Living in Bluff City, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bluff City · Census data 2020–2024

Bluff City has 222 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $59,688 (about the same as the Arkansas median), the median home value is $93,800.

Bluff City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bluff City at a glance

Population
222
Median age
49.7State: 38.5
Median household income
$59,688State: $60,773
Median home value
$93,800State: $188,000
Homeowners
82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
Average commute
32 min

Is Bluff City a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Arkansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Bluff City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bluff City the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bluff City$93,800
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Bluff City median household income

The median household income in Bluff City is $59,688 and the income per person is $27,952. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Bluff City$59,688
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Bluff City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
70
Owner-occupied
82.4%
Renter-occupied
17.6%
Vacant
27.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1993
Average household size
4.35

Bluff City demographics

Population
222
Median age
49.7
Under 18
11.7%
65 and older
14%
Households
51
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White9.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black86.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bluff City ›

Education in Bluff City

6.3% of adults 25 and older in Bluff City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bluff City6.3%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bluff City

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
32 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
76.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
13.9%
Homes with broadband
72.5%

Bluff City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bluff City222$59,688$93,800—
Chidester305$24,265$68,800$439
Gurdon1,625$47,587$111,600$698
Rosston391$72,097$37,100—
Prescott3,032$48,307$82,400$887
Willisville246$52,328——
Bodcaw177$70,625$99,100$833
Camden10,307$49,361$107,400$768
Emmet435$56,016$86,900$633

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Living in Bluff City: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bluff City, AR?

The median household income in Bluff City is $59,688, 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 Bluff City?

The median home value in Bluff City is $93,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

Is Bluff City, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Arkansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.

What is the median age in Bluff City?

The median age in Bluff City is 49.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Bluff City?

The average commute to work in Bluff City is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bluff City?

The unemployment rate in Bluff City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bluff City?

6.3% of adults in Bluff City 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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