Arkansas

Worst: Springdale
2008 price change: -8.40%
Five-year price change: 3.87%
Median home value: $133,944
Population: 63,082

Springdale is the one of the most populous cities in the state of Arkansas and is home of meat producing giant Tyson Foods. However, the housing market in this city of northwestern Arkansas has declined significantly over the past year.

Best: Jacksonville (pictured)
2008 price change: 4.36%
Five-year price change: 3.83%
Median home value: $95,455
Population: 30,506

Just 15 minutes from Little Rock, Jacksonville offers plenty of attractions to fill your leisure time, such as the Wing Ding Festival and the Business Expo.