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Arkansas: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Arkansas, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Arkansas at a glance

Population

3,049,391

Median Household Income

$60,773

Typical Home Value

$222,998

School District Rating

6.0

Violent Crime Rate

645.3

Avg Commute Time

22.5

About Arkansas on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Arkansas. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Arkansas

75 counties, alphabetical.

Arkansas at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Arkansas?
Arkansas has a population of 3,049,391 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Arkansas?
The median home value in Arkansas is $222,998. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Arkansas?
Median household income in Arkansas is $60,773 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 75 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Arkansas?
The average one-way commute in Arkansas is 22.5 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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