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Clay County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Arkansas
$145K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$100K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2023 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20162020202120222023
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20162020202120222023
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20162020202120222023
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20162020202120222023
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20162020202120222023
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
20162020202120222023
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
20162020202120222023
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
20162020202120222023
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2016201720202023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.8,372
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$100K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,332 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1997
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.72%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.83%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.52%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.2%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.22.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.127
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.383

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Clay County compares

By median home value, Clay County is the 60th most expensive of 75 counties in Arkansas, and its typical home is worth more than 20% of all homes in Arkansas.

Home values in Clay County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$33K$428K
counties in Arkansas ranked by median home value
#ArkansasMedian valueHomes
1Benton County$393K119,019
2Washington County$352K80,013
3Carroll County$260K13,156
4Garland County$252K47,958
5Saline County$252K51,852
6Faulkner County$241K49,607
7Madison County$239K8,339
8Cleburne County$239K16,532
9Baxter County$231K22,814
10Newton County$223K5,179
11Lonoke County$217K30,238
12Craighead County$210K38,303
13Boone County$203K17,212
14Pulaski County$200K145,848
15Crawford County$194K23,377
16Pope County$190K24,502
17Sebastian County$185K46,452
18Marion County$183K9,495
19Grant County$176K8,222
20Greene County$176K17,695
21Perry County$176K5,055
22White County$175K33,682
23Sevier County$175K6,384
24Montgomery County$169K5,882
60Clay County$100K8,372

75 counties in Arkansas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Clay County, most valuable first

About the Clay County market

What is the median home price in Clay County, AR?

The median sale price in Clay County, AR is $145,000 (data through April 2023), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Clay County, AR each year?

2 homes sold in Clay County, AR over the last 12 months (data through April 2023). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Clay County, AR?

Clay County, AR contains 8,372 residential properties, with a median of 1,332 square feet, built around 1997. The median TopHap Estimate is $100K.

How does Clay County, AR compare to the rest of Arkansas?

By median home value, Clay County, AR is the 60th most expensive of 75 counties in Arkansas. Its typical home is worth more than 20% of all homes in Arkansas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Clay County, AR?

52% of homes in Clay County, AR are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Clay County, AR hold?

83% of mortgaged homes in Clay County, AR are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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