Is West Memphis, AR 72301 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Memphis housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in West Memphis, AR 72301 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 5.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $162,380. Overall, West Memphis is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Crittenden County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, West Memphis ranks #73 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Turrell 72384 (0% sold over asking) or Hughes 72348 (0% sold over asking), while Earle 72331 (100% sold over asking) and Proctor 72376 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.