Living in Alexander, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alexander · Census data 2020–2024
Alexander has 3,587 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $57,250 (6% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $174,000, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Alexander at a glance
- Population
- 3,587
- Median age
- 32State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $57,250State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $174,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Alexander a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Alexander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alexander the median home value is $174,000, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 39.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Alexander median household income
The median household income in Alexander is $57,250 and the income per person is $22,551. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Alexander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,405
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.92
Alexander demographics
- Population
- 3,587
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 1,213
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alexander ›
Education in Alexander
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Alexander have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alexander
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Alexander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | 3,587 | $57,250 | $174,000 | $1,054 |
| Bryant | 21,504 | $83,024 | $223,200 | $993 |
| Shannon Hills | 4,641 | $71,318 | $170,900 | $1,530 |
| Bauxite | 846 | $74,250 | $188,200 | $900 |
| Salem | 2,642 | $73,750 | $202,100 | — |
| Benton | 36,595 | $72,876 | $212,700 | $1,072 |
| Landmark | 3,948 | $53,788 | $156,600 | $778 |
| East End | 6,912 | $87,936 | $223,900 | $1,071 |
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | $236,400 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in Alexander, AR?
The median household income in Alexander is $57,250, 6% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alexander?
The median home value in Alexander is $174,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Alexander?
The median gross rent in Alexander is $1,054 per month, about 39.9% of household income.
Is Alexander, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Alexander?
The median age in Alexander is 32 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Alexander?
The average commute to work in Alexander is 26 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexander?
The unemployment rate in Alexander is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alexander?
16.6% of adults in Alexander have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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