Palatka, West Memphis, AR
Palatka — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Palatka, West Memphis, 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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Palatka Neighborhood Overview
Palatka is a neighborhood in West Memphis, Arkansas, primarily served by the 72470 ZIP code. The area presents a housing market characterized by notable affordability, with a median home value of $61,500. This is accessible to a community where the median household income is $55,313, and homeownership is the predominant living situation for residents. The neighborhood has a high homeownership rate of 78.3%, indicating a stable, established community of property owners.
The character of Palatka is shaped by its resident-owners, with rental properties making up a smaller segment of the housing stock at a renter-occupied rate of 21.7%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $755 per month. Homes in the area offer a practical average size of 1,475 square feet, providing substantial living space relative to the market entry price. This combination of affordable home values, solid incomes, and high ownership creates a distinct local market dynamic within the wider West Memphis area.
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Palatka Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $62K |
| Median Gross Rent | $755/mo |
| Median Household Income | $55K |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72470 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Palatka, West Memphis
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Palatka
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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 2026-06-01