Living in Altheimer, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altheimer · Census data 2020–2024
Altheimer has 517 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $42,663 (30% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $71,600, the median rent is $736/month.
Altheimer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altheimer at a glance
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 57.2State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $42,663State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $71,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $736/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 60 min
Is Altheimer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 60 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Altheimer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altheimer the median home value is $71,600, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Altheimer median household income
The median household income in Altheimer is $42,663 and the income per person is $25,312. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Altheimer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.76
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Altheimer has many vacation and second homes.
Altheimer demographics
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 57.2
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 35%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altheimer ›
Education in Altheimer
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Altheimer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altheimer
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 60 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.5%
Altheimer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altheimer | 517 | $42,663 | $71,600 | $736 |
| Wabbaseka | 360 | $38,917 | $56,100 | $1,104 |
| Humphrey | 220 | $17,969 | $87,000 | $540 |
| Pine Bluff | 39,743 | $42,718 | $89,400 | $855 |
| White Hall | 5,512 | $78,092 | $212,700 | $985 |
| Allport | 102 | $21,875 | $108,500 | — |
| Humnoke | 122 | $42,813 | $73,800 | — |
| England | 2,294 | $46,544 | $88,400 | $760 |
| Sulphur Springs | 564 | $36,641 | $113,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Altheimer, AR?
The median household income in Altheimer is $42,663, 30% 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 Altheimer?
The median home value in Altheimer is $71,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Altheimer?
The median gross rent in Altheimer is $736 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Altheimer, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 60 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Altheimer?
The median age in Altheimer is 57.2 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Altheimer?
The average commute to work in Altheimer is 60 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altheimer?
The unemployment rate in Altheimer is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altheimer?
23.9% of adults in Altheimer 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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