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Desha County, AR home prices

Desha County, AR: the typical home is worth $97,182 as of 2026-05, up +0.1% over the past year and +48.8% since 2000. Listings run about $74/sq ft. Rent…

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Desha County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.1%Heating up
Valuation-41%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market71 daysBalanced

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1998: $67,932 → 2026: $97,182 (1.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$97,1822026-05
1-year+0.1%
5-year-8.4%
10-year+10.5%
Since 2000+48.8%
Population10k2024
Median income$43,4692023 · 2.2× income
New homes/yr22024
Price / sq ft$74listings
Days on market712026-06
Active listings182026-06
Price cuts10%of listings

Market read

At $97,182, homes in Desha County sit 42% below the Arkansas median ($167,530) and 58% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #67 of 74 Arkansas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 71 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~41% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Bolivar County, MS ($121,420) · Lincoln County, AR ($132,540) · Drew County, AR ($160,929) · Arkansas County, AR ($129,625) · Chicot County, AR ($102,499) · Sunflower County, MS ($93,259)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Desha County, AR?
The typical home in Desha County is worth $97,182 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Desha County rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.1% over the past year and +48.8% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Desha County affordable?
At 2.2× the local median income of $43,469, Desha County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Desha County?
Homes here take a median of 71 days to sell, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$65,303
2001$66,722
2002$68,341
2003$71,590
2004$75,610
2005$80,127
2006$81,777
2007$83,769
2008$84,252
2009$81,829
2010$75,645
2011$73,780
2012$73,301
2013$74,727
2014$78,832
2015$83,061
2016$88,980
2017$87,808
2018$87,465
2019$89,911
2020$94,573
2021$104,064
2022$113,159
2023$109,647
2024$107,908
2025$104,531
2026$95,979