Living in Bergman, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bergman · Census data 2020–2024
Bergman has 542 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $61,042 (about the same as the Arkansas median), the median home value is $144,100, the median rent is $950/month.
Bergman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bergman at a glance
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 44State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $61,042State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $144,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Bergman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Arkansas median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bergman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bergman the median home value is $144,100, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,103 a month in housing costs.
Bergman median household income
The median household income in Bergman is $61,042 and the income per person is $28,375. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Bergman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.64
Bergman demographics
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bergman ›
Education in Bergman
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Bergman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bergman
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
Bergman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | $144,100 | $950 |
| Harrison | 13,350 | $44,056 | $169,600 | $753 |
| Bellefonte | 428 | $46,458 | $187,500 | $718 |
| Lead Hill | 320 | $55,000 | $114,300 | $889 |
| Pyatt | 135 | $60,714 | $166,700 | — |
| Diamond City | 672 | $45,966 | $98,000 | $617 |
| Omaha | 174 | $30,833 | $75,600 | $667 |
| Western Grove | 438 | $38,365 | $146,000 | $570 |
| Alpena | 510 | $50,625 | $127,400 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Bergman, AR?
The median household income in Bergman is $61,042, about the same as 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 Bergman?
The median home value in Bergman is $144,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Bergman?
The median gross rent in Bergman is $950 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Bergman, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Arkansas median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Bergman?
The median age in Bergman is 44 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Bergman?
The average commute to work in Bergman is 27 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bergman?
The unemployment rate in Bergman is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bergman?
15.3% of adults in Bergman 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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