Market Intelligence Report — AR-220

Pine Bluff, AR

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-AR-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$144K
+6.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.19
-3.5% YoY

Active Inventory

277
+16.1% YoY

Median DOM

76 Days
+7.0% YoY

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The Pine Bluff market is currently experiencing very weak demand absorption, with a pending ratio of 0.19, indicating that only 19% of active listings are under contract. This absorption rate is well below the threshold for a balanced or competitive market, suggesting substantial inventory overhang. The median listing price has shown a year-over-year increase of 6.4%, reaching $143,700, despite the low demand.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.6%+0.0 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Dec 2024

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

84,629-1.9% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2022

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Pine Bluff market right now.

Active listings have expanded considerably over the past year, increasing by 16.1% to 277 units, while new listing volume contracted by 9.7% year-over-year. Demand, as reflected by the pending ratio, has shown a year-over-year decline of 3.5%, reinforcing the weak absorption trend. Concurrently, the median days on market has lengthened to 76 days, a 7.0% increase over the past year, further indicating slower transaction paces. Pricing, however, has held firm, with median listing prices rising 6.4% year-over-year and median $/sqft up 8.7% over the same period.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$144K-0.9% MoM

Active Inventory

277+16.1% YoY

Days on Market

76+7.0% YoY

Sold Score™

26-3.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

26
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics in Pine Bluff indicate significant inventory pressure, leading to extended marketing periods for properties. With only a small fraction of active listings transitioning to pending status, price discipline may become a more critical factor for sellers aiming to achieve a transaction. The elevated median days on market suggests buyers have considerable time for consideration and negotiation, with less urgency in decision-making.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 11.1% year-over-year, outpacing the 6.4% rise in the median listing price, leading to an elevated spread between average and median values. This differential, alongside an 8.7% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests sustained strength within higher-priced segments of the market despite overall weak absorption.

Supply Dynamics

277 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 56 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +8.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.19

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
19%
Median Days on Market
76 days
Inventory YoY
+16%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Pine Bluff, AR
CBSA Code
38220
State
AR

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Pine Bluff?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Pine Bluff metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.19 with median days on market at 76.

  • Are home prices dropping in Pine Bluff?+

    Median listing price is $144K, +6.4% year over year. 19.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Pine Bluff?+

    The typical listing sits 76 days on market, a +7.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 56 per month.

  • What's happening in the Pine Bluff luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 11.1% year-over-year, outpacing the 6.4% rise in the median listing price, leading to an elevated spread between average and median values. This differential, alongside an 8.7% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests sustained strength within higher-priced segments of the market despite overall weak absorption.

  • Where can I find a trusted Pine Bluff real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 38220 · 36mo history