Living in Altus, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altus · Census data 2020–2024
Altus has 827 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $47,500 (22% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $108,200, the median rent is $592/month.
Altus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altus at a glance
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $108,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $592/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Altus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Altus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altus the median home value is $108,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $867 a month in housing costs.
Altus median household income
The median household income in Altus is $47,500 and the income per person is $25,974. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Altus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 358
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.60
Altus demographics
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 318
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altus ›
Education in Altus
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Altus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altus
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
Altus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus | 827 | $47,500 | $108,200 | $592 |
| Denning | 245 | $35,938 | $75,000 | $742 |
| Coal Hill | 892 | $39,148 | $104,700 | $621 |
| Ozark | 3,551 | $47,686 | $124,000 | $721 |
| Hartman | 678 | $36,667 | $127,500 | $797 |
| Paris | 3,284 | $51,416 | $123,200 | $641 |
| Caulksville | 195 | $39,375 | $158,300 | $850 |
| Subiaco | 405 | $57,868 | $169,000 | $750 |
| Scranton | 220 | $83,125 | $112,500 | $645 |
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What is the median household income in Altus, AR?
The median household income in Altus is $47,500, 22% 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 Altus?
The median home value in Altus is $108,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Altus?
The median gross rent in Altus is $592 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Altus, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Altus?
The median age in Altus is 41.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Altus?
The average commute to work in Altus is 18 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altus?
The unemployment rate in Altus is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altus?
12.1% of adults in Altus 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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