The story of this market
The typical home in Pine Bluff, Arkansas sells for about $99,950, or $75 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 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.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
The Pine Bluff housing market remains characterized by high affordability and a slow-growth environment, with median home values significantly below national averages. Market activity is tempered by a declining population trend and ongoing economic challenges, leading to a cautious outlook for investors. While downtown revitalization efforts are underway, the market currently lacks the momentum seen in larger metropolitan areas.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Pine Bluff 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.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.26% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 24.0% — a mixed stability profile.
- Crenshaw Springs Water Park4.37.1 mi
- Pine Bluff Convention Center4.10.4 mi
- Saracen Casino Resort4.12.5 mi
- Crenshaw Springs Water Park4.37.1 mi
- AGFC Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center4.71.2 mi
- Arkansas Railroad Museum4.91.1 mi
- Pine Bluff Regional Park4.21.7 mi
- Arkansas Railroad Museum4.91.1 mi
- Arts & Science Center-Se Arkansas4.60.2 mi
- AGFC Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center4.71.2 mi
- Pine Bluff Regional Park4.21.7 mi
- Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation4.40.4 mi
- Harbor Oaks Golf Club3.91.9 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center42.2 mi
- 530 Flea Market4.29.7 mi
- Jefferson Square Shopping Center41.6 mi
- Dollar General4.14.5 mi
- Carpenters Produce & Fish4.71.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
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 natural feature providing recreational opportunities like fishing and boating, serving as a key regional landmark.
A large recreational area offering trails, picnic spots, and water access, essential for local outdoor activity.
A well-maintained community park providing sports fields and playgrounds for local families.
An ongoing effort to restore historic buildings and attract new businesses to the city center, aiming to boost local commerce.
Pine Bluff is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing options. It also attracts investors looking for high-yield rental opportunities, though the market requires careful due diligence regarding property condition and neighborhood-specific demand.
The Pine Bluff School District faces significant challenges in academic performance and resource allocation, with most schools receiving lower ratings on state accountability metrics. Efforts are underway to improve student outcomes through curriculum updates and facility investments.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-530, which connects Pine Bluff to Little Rock. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership the primary mode of transportation for most residents.
Pine Bluff offers a variety of outdoor amenities, including the expansive Pine Bluff Regional Park and access to the Arkansas River for boating and fishing. The city also features several community parks and local sports facilities that serve as central gathering points for residents.
The rental market in Pine Bluff is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the population living in renter-occupied units. Vacancy rates remain relatively stable, though older housing stock requires consistent maintenance to remain competitive.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and government services, with the Pine Bluff Arsenal being a significant regional employer. The city is working to diversify its industrial base to improve long-term economic stability.
Economic momentum is driven by the manufacturing, logistics, and public sector, with the city serving as a regional hub for Jefferson County. Recent efforts focus on downtown revitalization and attracting new industrial investment to the Pine Bluff Arsenal area.
Current planning efforts are heavily focused on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and infrastructure upgrades to support industrial growth. These projects are intended to improve the city's aesthetic appeal and functional capacity for new businesses.
Parcels in Pine Bluff are subject to standard municipal and county tax levies, with some areas potentially falling under specific utility or drainage district jurisdictions.
Pine Bluff experiences crime rates significantly higher than the national average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for local law enforcement. The city continues to implement community-based safety initiatives to address these long-standing regional challenges.
The city is located in a region prone to flooding, particularly near the Arkansas River, necessitating strict adherence to floodplain management and building codes. Wind damage from severe storms is also a recurring risk, making comprehensive property insurance essential for homeowners.
Property insurance premiums in the area are influenced by regional flood risks and the prevalence of severe weather events. Homeowners are encouraged to maintain adequate coverage to mitigate potential losses from wind and water damage.
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 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
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.