Living in Dardanelle, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dardanelle · Census data 2020–2024
Dardanelle has 4,511 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $51,040 (16% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $138,600, the median rent is $984/month.
Dardanelle at a glance
- Population
- 4,511
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $51,040State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $138,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Dardanelle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Arkansas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dardanelle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dardanelle the median home value is $138,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Dardanelle median household income
The median household income in Dardanelle is $51,040 and the income per person is $25,567. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Dardanelle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,856
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.49
Dardanelle demographics
- Population
- 4,511
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,763
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dardanelle ›
Education in Dardanelle
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Dardanelle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dardanelle
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Dardanelle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | $138,600 | $984 |
| Russellville | 29,162 | $50,877 | $172,400 | $842 |
| Pottsville | 3,229 | $68,558 | $171,600 | $797 |
| London | 1,217 | $49,688 | $99,800 | $827 |
| Dover | 1,795 | $32,332 | $112,200 | $816 |
| Atkins | 2,877 | $61,908 | $124,400 | $889 |
| Ola | 914 | $32,679 | $61,600 | $574 |
| Knoxville | 663 | $45,714 | $125,700 | $854 |
| Casa | 206 | $73,889 | $63,800 | $646 |
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What is the median household income in Dardanelle, AR?
The median household income in Dardanelle is $51,040, 16% 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 Dardanelle?
The median home value in Dardanelle is $138,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Dardanelle?
The median gross rent in Dardanelle is $984 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Dardanelle, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Arkansas median.
What is the median age in Dardanelle?
The median age in Dardanelle is 35.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Dardanelle?
The average commute to work in Dardanelle is 19 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dardanelle?
The unemployment rate in Dardanelle is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dardanelle?
14.5% of adults in Dardanelle 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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