How many renters live in Searcy County, Arkansas?
The County of Searcy County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 26.17 percent of the population living in Searcy County.
What is the rental market like in Searcy County, Arkansas?
There are an estimated housing units in the Searcy County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Searcy County, Arkansas, there are 1.19 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Searcy County?
The rental vacancy rate in Searcy County is 15 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Searcy County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Searcy County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 160 | 360 | 214 | 42 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Searcy County
A large number of apartments in Searcy County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Searcy County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $604 to $1,148. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $604 |
| One BR | $620 |
| Two BR | $814 |
| Three BR | $1,042 |
| Four BR | $1,148 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Searcy County, Arkansas
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Searcy County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 11 | 100 percent |
| One BR | 139 | 87 percent |
| Two BR | 120 | 33 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Searcy County, Arkansas
How many affordable rental units are in Searcy County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Searcy County, Arkansas including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Searcy County, Arkansas
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Searcy County, Arkansas
Searcy County features 150 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Searcy County, Arkansas
There are 25 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Searcy County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Searcy County, Arkansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Searcy County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Searcy County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Searcy County, Arkansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $733 and $895.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.