Barling, Fort Smith, AR
Barling — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Barling, 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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Barling Neighborhood Overview
Barling is a distinct neighborhood within the Fort Smith area, primarily served by the 72923 ZIP code. It presents a community with a strong foundation of homeownership, where 78.5% of housing units are owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 21.5%. The local housing market is characterized by affordability, with a median home value of $125,500 and homes averaging 1,325 square feet in size.
The financial profile of the neighborhood aligns with its accessible housing costs. The median household income is $50,367, which supports a median gross rent of $892 per month for those in the rental market. This balance between income, home values, and rent contributes to Barling's stable residential character as a primarily owner-occupied community within the larger Fort Smith region.
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Barling Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $126K |
| Median Gross Rent | $892/mo |
| Median Household Income | $50K |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 17.2% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72923 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Barling, Fort Smith
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Barling
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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 2026-05-30