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Market MapArkansasStone

Stone County

ArkansasPopulation: 12,393
48
/100
Hold
#590 of 1,000 counties
#50 in Arkansas (74 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$197,860
Median Home Price
15% below national median
$11,749/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
48/100
48
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
43/100

Based on -1.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
51/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-1.4% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
12,393
Median Income
$37,664
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.3x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Saint FrancisAR
50$78,280Est. pending—HoldView
JohnsonAR
50$178,695Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentStoneAR
48$197,860Est. pending—Hold
Little RiverAR
48$147,363Est. pending—HoldView
NewtonAR
47$232,593Est. pending—HoldView
PoinsettAR
46$127,996Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldStone is a neutral market.

Stone County in Arkansas scores 48/100, ranking #590 of 1,000 US counties (top 78%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Cheaper alternatives to Stone

  • Saint Francis County, lower entry price
  • Poinsett County, lower entry price
  • Little River County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Stone vs Little River for rentals
  • Stone vs Newton for rentals
  • Stone vs Saint Francis for rentals
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