Van Buren County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Van Buren County 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. Van Buren County depicts it has a Housing Units of 10,488 which is in the center range of other counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Van Buren County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Van Buren County shows it has a Housing Density of 14.8 which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Faulkner County which shows a density of 76.9 ( very much bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Van Buren County is approximately a third the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Arkansas, housing density of 26.3, Van Buren County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Van Buren County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Van Buren County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 1.4% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Faulkner County which depicts a housing units of 6.9% ( substantially bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Van Buren County is approximately a quarter the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Arkansas, change in the housing units of 4.1%, Van Buren County is approximately a third the size.

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.) Van Buren County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 21.4% which is the smallest in terms of renter percent of all the other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 78.6% which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Van Buren County region.

Van Buren County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Van Buren County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Van Buren County indicates it has a Median Home Value of $101,700 which is the smallest as measured by median home price of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Faulkner County which shows a home price of $161,500 (58.8% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Van Buren County Arkansas metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Van Buren County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $644 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Faulkner County which depicts a rental rates of $826 (28.3% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Van Buren County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Arkansas, rental rates of $745, Van Buren County is about 15.7% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Van Buren County has the largest proportion of home price worth less than $50,000 at 34% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 31% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 3% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

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. Van Buren County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $537 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Van Buren County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 16% which is the second most of all the counties 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. Van Buren County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 307% which is the second smallest when ranked by median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the other counties in the local area.

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.) Van Buren County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $987 which is the third most median housing cost of all other counties in the greater Van Buren County 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 $328 which is in the intermediate range of other counties in the greater region.

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. Van Buren County has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

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.) Van Buren County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 23% which is more than all other counties in the greater Van Buren County region. 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. Van Buren County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the counties in the greater Van Buren County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Searcy County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 11% ( only slightly 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.) Van Buren County has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 12% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Van Buren County has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 $535 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Faulkner County which depicts a taxes paid of $1,019 (about twice as large). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Van Buren County is approximately a fifth the size. Also, compared to the state of Arkansas, median real estate taxes paid of $798, Van Buren County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Van Buren County Arkansas. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Van Buren County has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 13% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Van Buren County Arkansas has the largest proportion of rent less than 300 dollars at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by rent less than 300 dollars of all the other counties in the surrounding region in terms of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 13% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest in order of rent less than 300 dollars of all the other counties in the local area as measured by rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 3% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent between $2,500 and $3,500 at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Van Buren County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.0 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Pope County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.4 (10.9% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Van Buren County is about 10.0% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Arkansas, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Van Buren County is only about 5.2% 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 5.1 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Conway County which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 5.4 (only about 5.9% larger). 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 in the mid range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Faulkner County which depicts a year built of 1995 ( about the same size).

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 between 2010 to 2013 at 20% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Stone County (23%), and #1 Faulkner County (26%) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has in the middle range of other counties in the local area as measured by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 3% 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 less than most other counties in the metro area at 1,461 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of one unit detached at 0% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of 50 or more units at 25% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Stone County with 31%.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later less than most other counties in the surrounding region at $107,800 of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $147,500 of the total. Third, it has the second smallest in order of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metropolitan area as measured by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $106,000 of the total. Also, it has the second smallest when ranked by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $90,200 of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $81,400 of the total. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $116,900 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Faulkner County with $118,600. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $108,100 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Searcy County with $205,500. Additionally, it has in the center range of other counties in the surrounding region when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $95,000 of the total. And then, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $68,800 of the total.

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 the largest proportion of occupied housing units at 35% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 Van Buren County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.5 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Faulkner County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.8 (11.7% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Van Buren County depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.2 which is the second smallest in terms of renter household size of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Pope County which shows a renter household sizes of 2.5 (18.1% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 39% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 13% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Van Buren County has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2017 or later at 24% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other counties in the local area in order of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 25% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2005 which is the second most median year that a home owner moved in of all the counties in the greater Van Buren County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Van Buren County depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2014 which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region at 58% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes using coal or coke at 11% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Stone County (16%), and #1 Searcy County (26%) are larger. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of homes using solar energy at 1% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Pope County (1%), and #1 Conway County (1%) are larger.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Van Buren County housing department, Arkansas department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Van Buren County indicates it has a Total In Group Quarters of 191 which is less than most other counties in the area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Van Buren County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Van Buren County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.