Is Yell County, AR good for real estate investing?

Yell County has an investment score of 52/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #514 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Yell?

The median home price in Yell County is $160,989. This ranks #194 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Yell?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Yell County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Yell County

ArkansasPopulation: 20,342

/100

Hold

#514 of 1,000 counties

#42 in Arkansas (74 counties)

Market Snapshot

$160,989

Median Home Price

31% below national median

$9,573/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.95%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

52/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

27/100

Based on -4.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

87/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-4.7% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

20,342

Median Income

$55,879

vs $57,025 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.9x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
ClayAR	53	$116,450	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
BooneAR	53	$219,640	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CurrentYellAR	52	$160,989	Est. pending	—	Hold
Hot SpringAR	52	$164,668	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
Saint FrancisAR	50	$78,280	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
JohnsonAR	50	$178,695	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldYell is a neutral market.

Yell County in Arkansas scores 52/100, ranking #514 of 1,000 US counties (top 68%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash