Metros where renters are the most overextended in Arkansas
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.6%
- Median rent: $927
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 76,160 (38.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $927
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 76,160 (38.4% of all housing units)
#21. Fayetteville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.3%
- Median rent: $637
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,068 (28.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $637
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,068 (28.2% of all housing units)
#20. Harrison
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.7%
- Median rent: $641
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,198 (28.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $641
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,198 (28.3% of all housing units)
#19. Magnolia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.4%
- Median rent: $827
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,527 (32.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $827
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,527 (32.3% of all housing units)
#18. Hot Springs
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $640
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,558 (21.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $640
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,558 (21.2% of all housing units)
#17. Malvern
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.9%
- Median rent: $748
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,584 (24.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $748
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,584 (24.3% of all housing units)
#16. Mountain Home
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $619
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,657 (26.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $619
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,657 (26.1% of all housing units)
#15. Camden
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $692
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,681 (26.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $692
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,681 (26.8% of all housing units)
#14. Batesville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $736
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,337 (33.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $736
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,337 (33.8% of all housing units)
#13. Fort Smith
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.5%
- Median rent: $746
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,026 (34.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $746
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,026 (34.3% of all housing units)
#12. Paragould
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.5%
- Median rent: $641
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,253 (40.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $641
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,253 (40.4% of all housing units)
#11. Arkadelphia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.5%
- Median rent: $664
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,517 (41.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $664
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,517 (41.9% of all housing units)
#10. Blytheville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,915 (28.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,915 (28.9% of all housing units)
#9. Russellville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $751
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,014 (32.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $751
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,014 (32.8% of all housing units)
#8. Pine Bluff
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $893
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 106,310 (35.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $893
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 106,310 (35.9% of all housing units)
#7. Little Rock
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,580 (40.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,580 (40.5% of all housing units)
#6. Jonesboro
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $720
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,213 (32.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $720
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,213 (32.2% of all housing units)
#5. Searcy
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,766 (25.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,766 (25.5% of all housing units)
#4. El Dorado
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,375 (31.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,375 (31.7% of all housing units)
#3. Hope
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.9%
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,752 (46.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,752 (46.1% of all housing units)
#2. Forrest City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.5%
- Median rent: $614
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,993 (47.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $614
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,993 (47.4% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Helena
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