Bluff City Arkansas Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Bluff City Arkansas housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Bluff City depicts it has a Housing Units of 77 which is the second smallest when ranked by housing units of all the other places in the surrounding region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Bluff City housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Bluff City depicts it has a Housing Density of 33.8 which is the smallest when sorted by housing density of all the other places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Gurdon which shows a density of 496.9 ( substantially bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Bluff City is about 15.0% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Arkansas, housing density of 26.3, Bluff City is 28.6% larger.

In Figure 4, Bluff City area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Bluff City depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of -7.2% which is the smallest when ranked by change in the housing units of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Reader CDP which shows a housing units of 211.8% ( quite a bit bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Bluff City is 27.2% larger. Also, measured against the state of Arkansas, change in the housing units of 4.1%, Bluff City is 76.3% larger.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Bluff City depicts it has a Renter Percent of 24.0% which is less than most other places in the metropolitan area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 76.0% which is the third most of all other places in the area.

Bluff City Arkansas Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Bluff City home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Bluff City depicts it has a Median Home Value of $66,700 which is the second most median home prices of all the places in the greater Bluff City region. The city with the highest median home price in the area is Gurdon which shows a home price of $72,100 (8.1% larger).

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Bluff City has the largest proportion of home price worth less than $50,000 at 58% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 5% of the total.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Bluff City depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $380 which is less than most other places in the greater region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Bluff City metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 11% which is the second smallest in terms of cost as a percent of household income of all the other places in the local area. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Bluff City depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 211% which is the third most median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all other places in the greater Bluff City region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Bluff City depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $859 which is the second most of all the places in the surrounding region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $304 which is in the mid range of other places in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Bluff City has one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 53% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Cale with 63%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 32% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Prescott with 45%.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Bluff City depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 13% which is the second smallest in order of cost as a percent of household income of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Rosston which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 31% (approximately 2.4 times bigger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Bluff City depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other places in the greater Bluff City region. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Rosston which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 15% (68.9% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Bluff City has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 42% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Reader CDP with 100%.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $335 which is in the center range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Gurdon which shows a taxes paid of $393 (17.3% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Bluff City is approximately an eigth the size. Also, compared to the state of Arkansas, median real estate taxes paid of $798, Bluff City is approximately half the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Bluff City Arkansas has one of the largest proportions of rent less than 300 dollars at 42% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Reader CDP with 100%.

Bluff City Arkansas Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.6 which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Rosston which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.8 (44.5% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Bluff City is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Arkansas, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Bluff City is about 20.3% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.8 which is more than all other places in the area. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1986 which is more than all other places in the greater Bluff City region.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built in 2014 or later at 4% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Chidester with 5%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 12% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Rosston (12%), and #1 Gurdon (13%) are larger. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 30% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest in order of homes built in 2014 or later of all the other places in the local area when ranked by homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 4% of the total. In addition, it has the second smallest as measured by homes built in 2014 or later of all the other places in the local area as measured by homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 3% of the total. Furthermore, it has less than most other places in the local area when ranked by homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 8% of the total. Next it has less than most other places in the metropolitan area as measured by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 4% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units the second smallest as measured by owner-occupied housing units of all the other places in the metro area at 12 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has one of the largest proportions of 50 or more units at 29% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Reader CDP (29%), and #1 Rosston (39%) are larger.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $75,000 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of occupied housing units at 35% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Cale (37%), and #1 Chidester (39%) are larger.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Bluff City residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.7 which is in the mid point range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Rosston which indicates a homeowner household size of 2.9 (9.0% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Bluff City shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 1.2 which is the second smallest when ranked by renter household size of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Rosston which shows a renter household sizes of 3.0 (approximately 2.4 times bigger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 41% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 28% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Rosston with 48%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 10% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Bluff City has the percentage of renters moved in 2017 or later less than most other places in the greater region at 13% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 33% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 53% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Cale with 100%.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2002 which is the second most median year that a home owner moved in of all the places in the greater Bluff City region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Bluff City shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2011 which is the third most of all other places in the area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of homes using natural gas at 22% of the total and is ranked #1.