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Green Forest, AR

Green Forest, AR.

Population: 6,912 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Green Forest, AR is $224,517 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $313,000 after a median 52 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$224,517

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$224,517
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+91.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$224,517
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$313,000
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+56.5%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
18
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$700/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$768/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,199/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,409/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.8 : 1
Schools include
GREEN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GREEN FOREST HIGH SCHOOL, GREEN FOREST INTERMED SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arkwood, Inc. (23.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Buffalo National River, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Trigger Gap Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boone County Airport (HRO) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER, VISTA HEALTH FAYETTEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+94 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$866
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
47.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,407
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Green ForestState medianUS median
Median home value$224,517$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$313,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market52 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$866$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Green Forest, AR?
$224,517.
What is the median sale price in Green Forest, AR?
$313,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Green Forest, AR?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Green Forest, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,005/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Green Forest, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Green Forest, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Green Forest, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Green Forest, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Green Forest, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Green Forest, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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