Home Insurance in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Homes in Fayetteville carry a median value of $349,600 - 17% higher than the Washington County median.
The typical home in Fayetteville was built around 1997. About 7% of homes were built before 1960, in line with Washington County (7%). Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing.
Housing in Fayetteville breaks down to 55% single-family homes, 35% apartments in buildings with 5+ units and 2% mobile or manufactured homes.
In Fayetteville, about 71% of owner-occupied homes have a mortgage - lenders require hazard insurance on every mortgaged home.
The vacancy rate is 9%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy. About 42% of occupied homes in Fayetteville are owner-occupied.
In Fayetteville, 53% of homes are primarily heated with electricity.
FEMA rates Washington County's overall risk as Relatively Moderate, led by winter weather (Very High). Washington County had 652 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Washington County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
According to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data), a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in Arkansas carries a statewide average premium of $1,870 per year.
Key figures
| Median home value | $349,600 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1997 |
| Owner-occupied share | 42% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 71% |
| Top county hazard | Winter Weather (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Washington County | 652 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,870 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)