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Mountain home, AR

Mountain home, AR.

Population: 29,564 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mountain home, AR is $237,120 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,250 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,167/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,120

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,120
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$238,797
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$233,250
Median list price
$298,250
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
117
For-sale inventory
310
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
204
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,167/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT, ASU - MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER
Schools include
MTN HOME HIGH CAREER ACADEMICS, NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY, PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN, HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 in
Annual snowfall
7.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,094
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,007

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Johnson Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAXTER HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+439 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$788
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,389
Average weekly wage
$833
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mountain homeState medianUS median
Median home value$237,120$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$233,250$220,950$325,000
Median days on market68 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,167/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$788$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mountain home, AR?
$237,120.
What is the median sale price in Mountain home, AR?
$233,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Mountain home, AR?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Mountain home, AR?
Typical rent: $1,167/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mountain home, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, lightning, tornado.
Is Mountain home, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Mountain home, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mountain home, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mountain home, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mountain home, AR?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mountain home, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mountain home, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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