Living in Caldwell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
Caldwell has 441 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $68,375 (13% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $123,500, the median rent is $740/month.
Caldwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $68,375State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $123,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caldwell the median home value is $123,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,229 a month in housing costs.
Caldwell median household income
The median household income in Caldwell is $68,375 and the income per person is $29,335. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.04
Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caldwell ›
Education in Caldwell
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 441 | $68,375 | $123,500 | $740 |
| Colt | 510 | $22,188 | $93,800 | $711 |
| Forrest City | 12,646 | $35,689 | $92,000 | $805 |
| Madison | 476 | $55,893 | $120,400 | $725 |
| Widener | 238 | $45,938 | $41,800 | $563 |
| Palestine | 800 | $36,090 | $67,900 | $758 |
| Wynne | 8,120 | $43,250 | $141,100 | $760 |
| Parkin | 694 | $23,942 | $43,500 | $512 |
| Wheatley | 374 | $66,607 | $170,800 | $836 |
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What is the median household income in Caldwell, AR?
The median household income in Caldwell is $68,375, 13% 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 Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell is $123,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Caldwell?
The median gross rent in Caldwell is $740 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Caldwell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Caldwell?
The median age in Caldwell is 41.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Caldwell?
The average commute to work in Caldwell is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caldwell?
6.4% of adults in Caldwell 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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