Arkola, Fort Smith, AR
Arkola — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Arkola, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Arkola Neighborhood Overview
Arkola, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Arkola is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, primarily served by the 72940 ZIP code. The area presents a classic, affordable housing market for the region, with a median home value of $143,600. The typical home here offers a comfortable average size of about 1,500 square feet. This market is characterized by a high degree of stability, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 80.4%, indicating a community where the vast majority of residents own their homes.
The neighborhood's financial profile shows a median household income of $58,558, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the rental market, median gross rent is a notably affordable $697 per month, with renter-occupied housing making up 19.6% of the housing stock. This combination of solid homeownership, manageable home values, and low rental costs paints a picture of a practical and established residential area within Fort Smith.
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Arkola Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $144K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $697/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $59K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72940 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Arkola, Fort Smith
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18