Van Buren, AR housing market
The typical Van Buren home is worth about $210,000, up 5.6% in a year, 8% below the Arkansas typical home. Homes typically sell in 37 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Van Buren compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Van Buren at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Van Buren | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $122,000 | $140,000 |
| 2018 | $124,000 | $145,000 |
| 2019 | $129,000 | $149,000 |
| 2020 | $138,000 | $156,000 |
| 2021 | $146,000 | $172,000 |
| 2022 | $170,000 | $197,000 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | $206,000 |
| 2024 | $186,000 | $212,000 |
| 2025 | $193,000 | $220,000 |
| 2026 | $205,000 | $224,000 |
| August 2026 | $210,000 | $227,000 |
Van Buren and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren | $210K | +5.6% | 37 | $61,149 |
| Fort Smith | $195K | +3.1% | 44 | $54,816 |
3.4 years of income
The typical Van Buren home costs about 3.4 years of the town's median household income, less than across Arkansas (3.7 years).
How Van Buren ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Van Buren
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.