Madison County, Arkansas: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Madison County is worth $157,800, property taxes on it run about $702 a year (0.44%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $521 in transfer tax plus $546 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $157,800 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $702 a year, 0.44% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $521 | Arkansas transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $496 owner's + $50 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,067 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $106,900; low-income limit $85,500 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Madison County?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison County is valued at $157,800, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Madison County?
The median Madison County homeowner pays $702 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value ($707 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Madison County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Madison County?
On the $157,800 median home: transfer tax $521, title insurance $546 for both policies, about $1,067 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Madison County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Madison County (Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA) is $106,900. A family of four counts as low income below $85,500 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Arkansas counties
- Little River County $113,400
- Logan County $126,900
- Lonoke County $184,100
- Marion County $158,400
- Miller County $148,200
- Mississippi County $115,800
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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