Dumas, AR

Real estate in Dumas, Arkansas is a hot commodity. With a population of just over 10,000 people, the city has seen an influx of new residents in recent years. This has led to an increase in demand for housing and real estate.

Dumas is located in Benton County and is bordered by the cities of Rogers to the north and west, Siloam Springs to the south, and Fayetteville to the east. The city sits on the eastern edge of the Ozark Mountains and is known for its scenic beauty.

The city's economy is based largely on agriculture and tourism. Dumas has several attractions that draw tourists including Lake Taneycomo, which offers fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing; Fort Smith National Historic Site; and historic downtown district with numerous shops and restaurants. The city also hosts several festivals throughout the year including Oktoberfest in October, Christmas parade in December, Spring Fling festival in April/May, Fourth of July parade in July/August, Antique Auto Show each November/December (the largest antique car show west of Chicago), Arts & Crafts Show each February/March (the largest arts & crafts show west of Dallas), Harvest Festival each October (largest fall festival east of St Louis), Cowboy Poetry Gathering each March (largest cowboy poetry gathering west of Austin), as well as a variety of other events such as Rib Festivals hosted by local BBQ joints or music festivals featuring nationally known country artists.

The median home price in Dumas was $119K according to Zillow data from January 2019. This puts it below average when compared to other cities across America with a similar population size but above average when compared to smaller towns across Arkansas. In addition to its low median home price relative to other cities its size within Arkansas it also enjoys strong job growth prospects due to its proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Little Rock or Memphis which are both only an hour away by car or less by bus or train respectively making commuting relatively easy for residents who work outside Dumas but still want access to all that these larger cities have to offer including top-tier schools for their children.