Living in Barling, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barling · Census data 2020–2024
Barling has 5,007 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $54,387 (11% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $140,000, the median rent is $1,128/month.
Barling at a glance
- Population
- 5,007
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $54,387State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $140,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,128/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Barling a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Arkansas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Barling
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barling the median home value is $140,000, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,128 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $977 a month in housing costs.
Barling median household income
The median household income in Barling is $54,387 and the income per person is $28,258. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Barling: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,584
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.17
Barling demographics
- Population
- 5,007
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 2,171
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barling ›
Education in Barling
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Barling have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barling
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Barling vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barling | 5,007 | $54,387 | $140,000 | $1,128 |
| Central City | 627 | $69,583 | $134,700 | $1,141 |
| Fort Smith | 89,805 | $54,816 | $178,100 | $884 |
| Lavaca | 2,489 | $80,924 | $162,300 | $923 |
| Kibler | 1,085 | $58,500 | $210,100 | $807 |
| Greenwood | 9,616 | $66,844 | $182,900 | $836 |
| Van Buren | 23,763 | $61,149 | $181,500 | $847 |
| Arkoma | 1,976 | $43,929 | $83,600 | $748 |
| Bonanza | 711 | $63,631 | $133,300 | $945 |
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What is the median household income in Barling, AR?
The median household income in Barling is $54,387, 11% 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 Barling?
The median home value in Barling is $140,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Barling?
The median gross rent in Barling is $1,128 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Barling, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 15.1%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Arkansas median.
What is the median age in Barling?
The median age in Barling is 42.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Barling?
The average commute to work in Barling is 18 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barling?
The unemployment rate in Barling is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barling?
21.1% of adults in Barling 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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