Hardy, AR housing market
The typical Hardy home is worth about $110,000, up 5.1% in a year, 52% below the Arkansas typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Hardy compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Hardy at a glance
Only 2 sales in April 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 | Hardy | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,000 | $140,000 |
| 2018 | $78,000 | $145,000 |
| 2019 | $80,000 | $149,000 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | $156,000 |
| 2021 | $105,000 | $172,000 |
| 2022 | $98,000 | $197,000 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | $206,000 |
| 2024 | $110,000 | $212,000 |
| 2025 | $110,000 | $220,000 |
| 2026 | $110,000 | $224,000 |
| August 2026 | $110,000 | $227,000 |
No new homes permitted in 2025
No permits for new homes were issued in Hardy in 2025. The last year with any was 2024 (1 new home).
Homes vs. people, 2010–2020
Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, Hardy's population fell by 29 even though 11 new homes were permitted. Homes are holding fewer people: households are getting smaller, or more homes are used part of the year. 28% of Hardy's homes are seasonal or vacation homes, which adds housing without adding residents. Across Arkansas: 1.1 new residents per new home.
Residents: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 and 2020 censuses. New homes: permits issued 2010–2019.
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| Year | New homes | Single-family | 2+ per building | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Aug) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $286,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $286,000 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 0 | $780,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $583,000 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $110,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $50,000 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 | 0 | $283,000 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 | 0 | $396,000 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 0 | $577,000 |
| 2004 | 18 | 18 | 0 | $750,000 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Homes authorized by building permits, counted in the year the permit was issued. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, through August 2026.
Hardy and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | 2-bed rent | New homes 2025 | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | $110K | +5.1% | $880 | 0 | $26,932 |
| Highland | — | — | $880 | 8 | $49,063 |
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 · figures for a place this size carry wide margins of error.
A two-bedroom rents for about $880
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Hardy is $880 a month, utilities included: roughly what a modest, recently rented unit costs. Renters already in Hardy pay a median of $444, so moving in tends to cost more than staying put.
Studio $660 · 4 bedrooms $1,420
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY2026 Fair Market Rents by ZIP code (72542; Fulton County, AR), weighted by land area. A Fair Market Rent is the 40th-percentile rent plus utilities for a standard unit. Median rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Recent listings in Hardy
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, April 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. New homes: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey. Fair Market Rents: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Listings link to their publishers.