Living in Bellefonte, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellefonte · Census data 2020–2024
Bellefonte has 428 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $46,458 (24% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $718/month.
Bellefonte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bellefonte at a glance
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $46,458State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Bellefonte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bellefonte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellefonte the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.
Bellefonte median household income
The median household income in Bellefonte is $46,458 and the income per person is $24,276. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Bellefonte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.15
Bellefonte demographics
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellefonte ›
Education in Bellefonte
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Bellefonte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellefonte
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Bellefonte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte | 428 | $46,458 | $187,500 | $718 |
| Harrison | 13,350 | $44,056 | $169,600 | $753 |
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | $144,100 | $950 |
| Western Grove | 438 | $38,365 | $146,000 | $570 |
| Pyatt | 135 | $60,714 | $166,700 | — |
| Pindall | 198 | $41,641 | $89,200 | — |
| Jasper | 453 | $30,929 | $183,900 | $723 |
| Alpena | 510 | $50,625 | $127,400 | $775 |
| Lead Hill | 320 | $55,000 | $114,300 | $889 |
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What is the median household income in Bellefonte, AR?
The median household income in Bellefonte is $46,458, 24% 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 Bellefonte?
The median home value in Bellefonte is $187,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Bellefonte?
The median gross rent in Bellefonte is $718 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Bellefonte, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in Bellefonte?
The median age in Bellefonte is 43.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Bellefonte?
The average commute to work in Bellefonte is 16 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellefonte?
The unemployment rate in Bellefonte is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellefonte?
13.3% of adults in Bellefonte 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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