Howard, Fort Smith, AR
Howard — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Howard, 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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Howard Neighborhood Overview
Howard, Fort Smith
Howard is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily within the 74939 ZIP code. The area presents a classic example of an affordable, owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 79.7%. The housing market is characterized by modestly sized homes, averaging around 1,150 square feet, which contributes to the accessible median home value of $87,400.
The neighborhood's economic profile aligns with its housing costs, as the median household income is $39,167. For the rental market, representing 20.3% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $756 per month. This combination of low median home values and rents makes Howard one of the more budget-friendly areas within the city for both buyers and renters.
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Howard Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $87K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $756/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $39K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.3% | 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 | 74939 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Howard, 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