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Charleston, AR

Charleston, AR.

Population: 5,087 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Charleston, AR is $199,310 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 46 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, heat wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,310

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$199,310
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$200,537
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
$190,000
Median list price
$189,000
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-12.8%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$690/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$695/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,519/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.6 : 1
Schools include
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
6.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,685
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,567

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Flying W Airpark II Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+109 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
41.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$601
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,873
Average weekly wage
$871
Top industries (by employment)
Utilities, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

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

How it compares

CharlestonState medianUS median
Typical home value$199,310$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$190,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market46 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$601$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 typical home value in Charleston, AR?
$199,310.
What is the median sale price in Charleston, AR?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Charleston, AR?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Charleston, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Charleston, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, lightning, winter weather.
Is Charleston, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Charleston, AR. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Charleston, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Charleston, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Charleston, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Charleston, AR?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Charleston, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Charleston, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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