Living in De Queen, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Queen · Census data 2020–2024
De Queen has 6,058 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $52,522 (14% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $109,600, the median rent is $757/month.
De Queen at a glance
- Population
- 6,058
- Median age
- 32.2State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $52,522State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $109,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $757/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is De Queen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in De Queen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Queen the median home value is $109,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $903 a month in housing costs.
De Queen median household income
The median household income in De Queen is $52,522 and the income per person is $23,174. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in De Queen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,401
- Owner-occupied
- 46.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.1%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.75
De Queen demographics
- Population
- 6,058
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 2,161
- Foreign-born
- 25.9%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Queen ›
Education in De Queen
7.9% of adults 25 and older in De Queen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Queen
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.4%
De Queen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Queen | 6,058 | $52,522 | $109,600 | $757 |
| Horatio | 1,196 | $45,750 | $122,700 | $861 |
| Gillham | 147 | $55,833 | $93,000 | $563 |
| Lockesburg | 873 | $57,083 | $119,400 | $757 |
| Eagletown | 440 | $37,039 | $178,600 | $653 |
| Grannis | 691 | $75,132 | $94,700 | $571 |
| Wickes | 694 | $27,411 | $45,000 | $625 |
| Ben Lomond | 330 | $62,656 | $93,600 | — |
| Dierks | 728 | $22,188 | $100,200 | $479 |
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What is the median household income in De Queen, AR?
The median household income in De Queen is $52,522, 14% 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 De Queen?
The median home value in De Queen is $109,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in De Queen?
The median gross rent in De Queen is $757 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is De Queen, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in De Queen?
The median age in De Queen is 32.2 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in De Queen?
The average commute to work in De Queen is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Queen?
The unemployment rate in De Queen is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Queen?
7.9% of adults in De Queen 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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