The short version
| Clarksville | Johnson County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,800 | $135,300 | $188,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent, monthly | $760 | $728 | $947 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $37,373 | $45,995 | $60,773 | $80,734 |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 (QuickFacts). Home value is what owners say their homes are worth, not sale prices. Rent includes utilities the renter pays.
What the indexes say
Cost-of-living indexes all put Clarksville below the national average. They don't agree on how far: 29% below (BestPlaces), 21% below (ERI) and 14% below (AreaVibes) when I checked in October 2026.
I'd trust the Census numbers above over any single index.
Housing right now
RPR (Realtors Property Resource) estimates a typical Clarksville home at about $190,780 as of September 2026. That month's median sale was $225,000 on only 8 closings, so the median swings from month to month.
The Census figure is a five-year survey. For what homes are selling for this month, see my Clarksville page.
Taxes
Property tax. A $200,000 primary residence inside Clarksville city limits would owe about $1,472 for 2025 (billed in 2026): $2,072 before credits, less the $600 homestead credit. The rates for other towns are on my property tax page. I'm a Realtor, not a tax advisor. Confirm any parcel with the county assessor before you rely on a number.
Sales tax. 9.5% in Clarksville: 6.5% state, 1% county and 2% city. Arkansas dropped its state sales tax on groceries to zero on January 1, 2026. County and city sales taxes still apply.
Utilities and internet
I don't publish average utility bills, because I can't source them for Clarksville. On any house you're serious about, ask for the last 12 months of bills. I'll ask the seller's agent for you.
Clarksville Connected Utilities, the city-owned utility, provides electric, water and fiber internet. Fiber doesn't reach every address, so check the address first.
The part people leave out
Median household income in Clarksville is $37,373. Statewide it's $60,773, and nationally $80,734. Lower prices help most when your income comes from somewhere else: remote work, a pension, or a transfer. If you'll be earning a local paycheck, compare the job offer to the house payment before you compare the house to where you live now.
Questions people ask
Is Clarksville, AR an affordable place to live?
By the Census numbers, yes. The median value of owner-occupied homes in Clarksville is $164,800, against $188,000 for Arkansas and $332,700 for the United States, and median rent is $760 a month. Incomes are lower too: the median household income is $37,373.
What is the median rent in Clarksville, Arkansas?
The Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey puts median rent in Clarksville at $760 a month, against $947 statewide and $1,413 nationally.
What is the sales tax in Clarksville, AR?
9.5%: 6.5% state, 1% Johnson County and 2% city. Arkansas dropped its state sales tax on groceries to zero on January 1, 2026. County and city sales taxes still apply.
How much are property taxes on a $200,000 home in Clarksville?
A $200,000 primary residence inside Clarksville city limits would owe about $1,472 for 2025 (billed in 2026): $2,072 before credits, less the $600 homestead credit. Confirm any parcel with the Johnson County Assessor.
What do homes cost in Clarksville right now?
RPR (Realtors Property Resource) estimates a typical Clarksville home at about $190,780 as of September 2026. That month's median sale was $225,000 on only 8 closings, so the median swings from month to month.
Let's talk
Running the numbers on a move to Clarksville? Call or text me. Before you make an offer, I'll show you what similar homes recently sold for.
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