The story of this market
The typical home in Jacksonville, Arkansas sells for about $194,900, or $129 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,089 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.7%
AR · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville's housing market is showing resilience with a 10.7% year-over-year price increase and a competitive sale-to-list ratio of 97.1%. The market is driven by steady demand and limited inventory, though the potential sale of the local hospital introduces a variable for future economic stability. Overall, the city remains an affordable and attractive option for families and commuters within the Little Rock metro area.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Jacksonville yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved up 10.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 1.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 16.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional employer and anchor institution that significantly influences the local economy and housing demand.
A system of local parks providing sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails for community use.
Jacksonville is well-suited for military families, commuters working in the Little Rock metro area, and first-time homebuyers seeking affordability relative to the broader regional market.
The city is served by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which has undergone significant restructuring in recent years to improve academic outcomes and facility quality.
The city is connected to the regional highway network via US Highway 67/167, facilitating commutes into the Little Rock employment core.
The city features several municipal parks and community facilities, providing essential outdoor space for residents and supporting local quality of life.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand, with Fair Market Rents for a 2-bedroom unit estimated at $1,089, reflecting the city's role as an affordable alternative to the core metro.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Little Rock Air Force Base and the broader Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area, with a mix of service, retail, and public sector employment.
Jacksonville maintains a stable economic base anchored by its proximity to Little Rock and the presence of the Little Rock Air Force Base, with recent projections suggesting the city will surpass 30,000 residents.
Development is focused on maintaining infrastructure for a growing population that is projected to exceed 30,000 residents by the end of 2026.
Parcels are subject to Pulaski County assessment and the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District tax levies.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and severe weather risks common to Central Arkansas, with insurance premiums reflecting typical inland exposure.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional severe weather patterns, including wind and storm risks.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
County linkage populates as this city's member ZIP reports roster beneath it.
No ZIP intel reports rostered under this city yet — property dossiers roll up through the ZIP tier, so the chain populates as the county refreshes discover them.
Real property is assessed at 20% of its full and fair market value. The county assessor conducts cyclical reappraisals to ensure assessments reflect current market value as required by state law.
Arkansas Code § 26-26-1902; Arkansas Constitution Article 16, Section 5(a)
The Pulaski County Quorum Court levies an annual millage rate on the assessed value (20% of market value) of real property. The total tax bill is a composition of county, school district, municipal, and special district millage rates voted on locally.
Pulaski County Quorum Court 2025 Budget Ordinance
applies when — Parcels located within the boundaries of a recorded municipal, suburban, or fire improvement district.
Parcels are subject to additional assessments (flat fee, per acre, or per structure) to fund district-specific infrastructure or services. Delinquent assessments incur specific penalties and costs as defined by the district's governing ordinance.
Arkansas Code Act 210 of 2011; Act 359 of 2021
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.