Is the Helena, AR metro area good for real estate investing?

The Helena, AR metropolitan area has an investment score of 58/100, rated as "Hold". It ranks #572 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Helena, AR?

The median home price in the Helena, AR metro area is $56,122. The metro area includes 0 counties with prices ranging from the most affordable to more premium markets.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Helena, AR?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Helena, AR metro would generate negative cash flow of $294/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Helena, AR

Arkansas0

/100

Hold

#572 of 894 metros

Top 64% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$56,122

Median Home Price

78% below national median

$3,311/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$294

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

58/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

33/100

Based on -3.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)

100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes
+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Declining home values (-3.0% YoY)
-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$294/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Helena, AR

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

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Muscatine, IA Muscatine, IA	78	$203,082	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Danville, IL Danville, IL	78	$99,458	$891	10.75%	Strong Buy	View
Grenada, MS Grenada, MS	78	$132,409	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Spencer, IA Spencer, IA	78	$195,413	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Selma, AL Selma, AL	78	$90,709	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Current Helena, AR	58	$56,122	Est.		Hold

The Bottom Line

HoldHelena, AR is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals in specific counties.

The Helena, AR metro area scores 58/100, ranking #572 of 894 US metros (top 64%).

Monthly Cash Flow

$-294/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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