Mountain Home, AR

Mountain Home is a small town located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The population was just over 10,000 in 2010 and has been growing at a rate of about 2% per year. The town is situated on the Arkansas River and has access to both the White River and the Buffalo National River.

Real estate in Mountain Home is dominated by single-family homes, although there are also some apartments and condos available. The median price for a single-family home was $119,900 in 2016, which is lower than the statewide median of $130,000 but higher than the national median of $97,500. There are also a number of vacant land parcels available for purchase or lease.

The economy in Mountain Home is based largely on agriculture and tourism. Agriculture accounts for about 30% of GDP while tourism generates about 20% of GDP. Other major industries include manufacturing (10%) and services (30%). Unemployment rates have been relatively stable over the past few years at around 5%.