> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.nwalook.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 📊 Mid-Year Review of Northwest Arkansas Real Estate - URL: https://www.nwalook.com/mid-year-review-of-northwest-arkansas-real-estate/ - Published: 2025-07-17T10:00:39.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-22T23:13:37.000Z - Author: NWALook Crew - Tags: nwa, northwest arkansas, real estate, insights, Northwest Arkansas's Premier Real Estate Insights, real estate insight, Articles, Northwest Arkansas Data, analytics, rogers, Arkansas Real Estate, Washington County Ar, Fayetteville, Ar, Desiree Stock, Market Update, Migration, Moving, NWA Relocation, Arkansas ## Benton vs. Washington County YoY Comparison (2024 to 2025) *By Desiree Stock | Executive Broker,* [*Collier & Associates* ](https://www.collierandassocaite.com/?ref=nwalook.com) The Northwest Arkansas housing market is expected to continue balancing in 2025, with shifts in home prices, inventory levels, and buyer activity. A year-over-year ( January to June) comparison of Benton and Washington Counties is indicative of how these changes are playing out across NWA and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and investors. Let’s take an NWA Look at what that data is revealing. ### **📍 Benton County Market Overview** **📈 Median Sales Price** in Benton County rose by **3.1%**, increasing from **$374,900 in 2024** to **$386,565 in 2025**. While still a healthy gain, it reflects a cooling trend compared to the double-digit growth of prior years. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/4-2.jpg) **📏 Price Per Square Foot** rose from **$220 to $237**, a **7.7% increase**, suggesting solid property value appreciation and continued demand for newer or more efficient homes. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/4-1.jpg) Annual Data from 2015 to 2024 (Jan-June 2025) **📅 Days on Market (DOM)**Homes in Benton County are taking slightly longer to sell, with **DOM increasing from 67 to 70 days**, a **4.5% rise**. This is a minor shift but reinforces the importance of strong pricing and marketing. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/7.jpg) **🏘️ Number of Closed Sales:** Closed sales rose from **3,159 to 3,332**, a **5.5% increase**, indicating steady buyer activity even amid rising prices. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/6.jpg) **📦 Current Inventory** levels climbed from **4 to 5 months**, a **25% increase**, which gives buyers more choices and signals a shift toward market balance. --- ### **📍 Washington County Market Overview** **📈 Median Sales Price** Washington County experienced stronger price growth than Benton County, with a **4.7% increase** in median price, jumping from **$335,000 in 2024** to **$350,620 in 2025**. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/3-3.jpg) **📏 Price Per Square Foot.** The PPSQFT rose from $211 to $221, a 4.7% increase, indicating moderate and stable appreciation. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/3-2.jpg) Annual Data from 2015 to 2024 (Jan-June 2025) **📅 Days on Market (DOM)**Homes in Washington County saw a shift, with DOM rising from **61 to 70 days,** a **14.75% increase**. Buyers are taking longer to make decisions, likely due to higher prices and increased inventory. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/8.jpg) **🏘️ Number of Closed Sales: Closed** sales increased slightly by **2.3%**, from **1,865 to 1,908**, indicating a steady, active market. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2025/07/Graphs-NWA-Look--Instagram-Post--20.jpg) **📦 Current Inventory** remained stable at **4 months**, keeping the market relatively balanced compared to Benton’s increase. ### **🔍 Inventory Trends: 2019 to 2025** Looking beyond the last year and comparing inventory levels over the past six years provides a more in-depth insight into the current market shift. #### **📦 Benton County Inventory** - **2019:** 2,502 average active listings/month - **2024:** 2,306 (↓ **7.8%** from 2019) - **2025:** 2,677 (↑ **16.1% YoY**, ↑ **7% from 2019**) After several years of tight supply, Benton County’s inventory has now surpassed pre-pandemic levels. This increase suggests more sellers are entering the market, and buyers are regaining negotiating power. #### **📦 Washington County Inventory** - **2019:** 1,360 average active listings/month - **2024:** 1,244 (↓ **8.5%** from 2019) - **2025:** 1,405 (↑ **13% YoY**, ↑ **3.3% from 2019**) Washington County has also recovered to above-2019 inventory levels. While not as dramatic as Benton County’s shift, it still marks a significant turning point for market conditions. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/71/7e/717eecc6-785c-4e79-946a-02d9c57165e9/content/images/2024/12/Small-Fish_Logo-Board-02.png) #### Small Fish At Small Fish Builders, we take great pride in our excellent workmanship, competitive fees, and the ability to deliver outstanding results. Since our founding, we’ve worked hard toward building and maintaining a stellar reputation throughout Northwest Arkansas. [Read More](https://www.smallfishbuilders.com/?ref=nwalook.com) ### **🔍 Comparing National Trends to Benton & Washington Counties (2024 → 2025)** | Metric | Benton Co | Washington Co | U.S. (per NAR June 2025) | | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | Inventory Growth | +25% (4 → 5 months), +16.1% listings YoY | Stable at 4 months, +13% listings YoY | +30.6% active listings YoY (959K homes in Apr 2025) | | Days on Market | +4.5% (67 → 70 days) | +14.8% (61 → 70 days) | +4 days YoY → now 50 days average | | Price Growth | Median +3.1%, PPSF +7.7% | Median +4.7%, PPSF +4.7% | Median +0.3%, PPSF +0.7% | | New Listings | +16.1% YoY | +13.0% YoY | +9.2% YoY (April 2025) | | Median Price | $386,565 | $350,620 | $431,250 (June 2025 median list price) | The Northwest Arkansas housing market remains strong, but the balance is shifting. Higher inventory, longer days on the market, and steady price growth all indicate that sellers need a proper strategy, timing, and guidance more than ever. Looking ahead, we expect inventory to continue rising through the winter as NWA returns to more traditional seasonal trends, similar to those seen before 2020\. Additionally, with the Federal Reserve hinting at a possible rate decrease in early to mid-fall, a drop of even 0.5% could spark renewed buyer activity. Data Collected from: Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors --- Stay Ahead with NWALook, [Subscribe to NWALook](https://www.nwalook.com/#/portal/signup) and get the data-driven edge on NWA Real Estate. 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