Barling, AR housing market
The typical Barling home is worth about $199,000, up 3.9% in a year, 13% below the Arkansas typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Barling compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Barling at a glance
Only 3 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Barling | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $118,000 | $140,000 |
| 2018 | $119,000 | $145,000 |
| 2019 | $123,000 | $149,000 |
| 2020 | $136,000 | $156,000 |
| 2021 | $142,000 | $172,000 |
| 2022 | $164,000 | $197,000 |
| 2023 | $174,000 | $206,000 |
| 2024 | $183,000 | $212,000 |
| 2025 | $191,000 | $220,000 |
| 2026 | $195,000 | $224,000 |
| August 2026 | $199,000 | $227,000 |
Barling and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barling | $199K | +3.9% | — | $54,387 |
| Fort Smith | $195K | +3.1% | 44 | $54,816 |
3.7 years of income
The typical Barling home costs about 3.7 years of the town's median household income, about the same as across Arkansas (3.7).
How Barling ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.