Living in Chidester, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chidester · Census data 2020–2024
Chidester has 305 residents with a median age of 57.4. The median household income is $24,265 (60% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $68,800, the median rent is $439/month.
Chidester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chidester at a glance
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 57.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $24,265State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $68,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $439/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Chidester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 48%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chidester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chidester the median home value is $68,800, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $439 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Chidester median household income
The median household income in Chidester is $24,265 and the income per person is $15,354. 48% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Chidester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.72
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chidester has many vacation and second homes.
Chidester demographics
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 57.4
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chidester ›
Education in Chidester
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Chidester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chidester
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.8%
Chidester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chidester | 305 | $24,265 | $68,800 | $439 |
| Bluff City | 222 | $59,688 | $93,800 | — |
| Camden | 10,307 | $49,361 | $107,400 | $768 |
| Gurdon | 1,625 | $47,587 | $111,600 | $698 |
| Rosston | 391 | $72,097 | $37,100 | — |
| East Camden | 1,026 | $37,500 | $110,400 | $851 |
| Sparkman | 430 | $39,063 | $74,300 | $539 |
| Stephens | 1,099 | $61,518 | $70,700 | $446 |
| Willisville | 246 | $52,328 | — | — |
More for people moving to Chidester
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What is the median household income in Chidester, AR?
The median household income in Chidester is $24,265, 60% 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 Chidester?
The median home value in Chidester is $68,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Chidester?
The median gross rent in Chidester is $439 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Chidester, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 48%.
What is the median age in Chidester?
The median age in Chidester is 57.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Chidester?
The average commute to work in Chidester is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chidester?
The unemployment rate in Chidester is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chidester?
5.8% of adults in Chidester 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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