Ritz, Fort Smith, AR
Ritz — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ritz, 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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Ritz Neighborhood Overview
Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the Ritz neighborhood is primarily served by the 71953 ZIP code. The area presents a housing market characterized by notable affordability, with a median home value of $143,500. This price point is accessible for many residents, as evidenced by a high homeownership rate of 81.4%. The typical home in Ritz offers an average size of 1,375 square feet, providing comfortable living spaces for homeowners.
The neighborhood's economic profile is anchored by a median household income of $51,642. For the rental market, costs remain low with a median gross rent of $764 per month, corresponding to a renter-occupied rate of 18.6%. This balance between homeownership and renting contributes to the area's residential stability. The alignment of the median home value and household income suggests a market where local earnings can support housing costs.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 282 neighborhoods in Fort Smith.
Ritz Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $144K |
| Median Gross Rent | $764/mo |
| Median Household Income | $52K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 11.2% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 71953 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Ritz, Fort Smith
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Ritz
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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