The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| Name | County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Town of Black Oak | Craighead | 336 |
| 2. | Town of Biggers | Randolph | 332 |
| 3. | City of Mountain Pine | Garland | 327 |
| 4. | City of Madison | St. Francis | 315 |
| 5. | Town of Moro | Lee | 309 |
| 6. | Town of Ulm | Prairie | 307 |
| 7. | City of Grubbs | Jackson | 298 |
| 8. | Cincinnati Census Designated Place | Washington | 283 |
| 9. | City of Grady | Lincoln | 281 |
| 10. | City of Bradley | Lafayette | 278 |
| 11. | Town of Widener | St. Francis | 277 |
| 12. | City of Hickory Ridge | Cross | 276 |
| 13. | Town of Louann | Ouachita | 271 |
| 14. | City of Swifton | Jackson | 267 |
| 15. | City of Strong | Union | 266 |
| 16. | City of Buckner | Lafayette | 263 |
| 17. | City of Grannis | Polk | 256 |
| 18. | City of Gilmore | Crittenden | 244 |
| 19. | Town of Rosston | Nevada | 242 |
| 20. | Town of Portia | Lawrence | 239 |