Housing in Sebastian County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Sebastian County averages $886/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Arkansas median of $947 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sebastian County FMR Area are $690 for a studio, $721 for 1‑bedroom, $946 for 2‑bedroom, $1,279 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,547 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $60 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sebastian County shows a 7% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sebastian County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Barling

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County
State
Miles
Sebastian
AR
0.0
Sebastian
AR
6.2
Crawford
AR
7.7
Sebastian
AR
11.8
Sebastian
AR
12.4
Crawford
AR
14.2
Crawford
AR
14.5
Sebastian
AR
14.7
Crawford
AR
14.8
Crawford
AR
16.5
Crawford
AR
18.1
Sebastian
AR
18.9
Sebastian
AR
19.1
Franklin
AR
21.3
Crawford
AR
21.4
Franklin
AR
21.6
Sebastian
AR
23.8
Crawford
AR
24.4
Crawford
AR
25.3
Crawford
AR
26.0
Franklin
AR
26.7
Franklin
AR
34.1
Franklin
AR
37.0
Franklin
AR
38.6

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