Cost of Living in Van Buren

Van Buren's cost of living runs genuinely affordable across housing and property taxes, with a real, disclosed spread on its sales tax rate.

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Genuinely affordable housing

Van Buren's average home value ran approximately $202,637 (up 3.3% YoY), well below the national median (~$244,900).

Arkansas's lowest documented property tax rate

Van Buren's effective property tax rate ran approximately 0.53% -- genuinely the lowest documented across this project's Arkansas Tier A markets so far.

A real, disclosed sales tax spread

This record discloses a genuine cross-source spread on Van Buren's combined sales tax rate (9.25%-10.25%) rather than picking one flattering figure.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.