Living in Ben Lomond, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ben Lomond · Census data 2020–2024
Ben Lomond has 330 residents with a median age of 21.6. The median household income is $62,656 (3% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $93,600.
Ben Lomond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ben Lomond at a glance
- Population
- 330
- Median age
- 21.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $62,656State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $93,600State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ben Lomond a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ben Lomond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ben Lomond the median home value is $93,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Ben Lomond median household income
The median household income in Ben Lomond is $62,656 and the income per person is $13,057. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Ben Lomond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 74
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 5.59
Ben Lomond demographics
- Population
- 330
- Median age
- 21.6
- Under 18
- 34.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.2%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ben Lomond ›
Education in Ben Lomond
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Ben Lomond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ben Lomond
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Ben Lomond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond | 330 | $62,656 | $93,600 | — |
| Wilton | 305 | $53,750 | $87,900 | — |
| Yarborough Landing | 380 | $43,750 | $100,900 | — |
| Lockesburg | 873 | $57,083 | $119,400 | $757 |
| Ashdown | 4,164 | $55,625 | $139,800 | $683 |
| Mineral Springs | 1,358 | $52,031 | $110,600 | $832 |
| Tollette | 204 | $44,167 | $76,800 | $670 |
| Horatio | 1,196 | $45,750 | $122,700 | $861 |
| Nashville | 4,063 | $41,142 | $167,600 | $690 |
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What is the median household income in Ben Lomond, AR?
The median household income in Ben Lomond is $62,656, 3% higher 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 Ben Lomond?
The median home value in Ben Lomond is $93,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Ben Lomond, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Ben Lomond?
The median age in Ben Lomond is 21.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Ben Lomond?
The average commute to work in Ben Lomond is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ben Lomond?
The unemployment rate in Ben Lomond is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ben Lomond?
24.4% of adults in Ben Lomond 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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