Special Interest
Housing in Ashley County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ashley County averages $703/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 36% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ashley County FMR Area are $666 for a studio, $671 for 1‑bedroom, $880 for 2‑bedroom, $1,055 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,476 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $177 increase for a 2-bedroom in Ashley County shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Ashley County was 5.8% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
