Living in Dell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dell · Census data 2020–2024
Dell has 176 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $75,000 (23% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $167,300, the median rent is $518/month.
Dell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dell at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 51.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $167,300State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $518/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Dell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dell the median home value is $167,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $518 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
Dell median household income
The median household income in Dell is $75,000 and the income per person is $40,823. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Dell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 90
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.10
Dell demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dell ›
Education in Dell
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Dell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 98.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Dell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | 176 | $75,000 | $167,300 | $518 |
| Burdette | 233 | $122,188 | $108,600 | $978 |
| Manila | 3,691 | $55,792 | $172,000 | $711 |
| Gosnell | 2,778 | $61,130 | $98,700 | $891 |
| Blytheville | 12,790 | $47,865 | $119,000 | $855 |
| Osceola | 6,688 | $46,202 | $99,900 | $846 |
| Leachville | 1,852 | $51,406 | $111,800 | $520 |
| Keiser | 774 | $56,667 | $128,700 | $1,019 |
| Hornersville | 531 | $38,750 | $55,800 | $345 |
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What is the median household income in Dell, AR?
The median household income in Dell is $75,000, 23% 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 Dell?
The median home value in Dell is $167,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Dell?
The median gross rent in Dell is $518 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Dell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Dell?
The median age in Dell is 51.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Dell?
The average commute to work in Dell is 19 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dell?
The unemployment rate in Dell is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dell?
27.9% of adults in Dell 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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