Living in Desha, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Desha · Census data 2020–2024
Desha has 679 residents with a median age of 60. The median household income is $68,403 (13% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $117,600, the median rent is $632/month.
Desha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Desha at a glance
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 60State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $68,403State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $117,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $632/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Desha a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Desha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Desha the median home value is $117,600, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $961 a month in housing costs.
Desha median household income
The median household income in Desha is $68,403 and the income per person is $34,278. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Desha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 493
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.62
Desha demographics
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 60
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 419
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Desha ›
Education in Desha
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Desha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Desha
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Desha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desha | 679 | $68,403 | $117,600 | $632 |
| Southside | 4,246 | $65,655 | $151,300 | $843 |
| Batesville | 11,445 | $51,856 | $163,600 | $882 |
| Salado | 507 | $39,355 | $221,800 | — |
| Moorefield | 120 | $68,750 | $250,000 | $1,109 |
| Sulphur Rock | 1,014 | $96,429 | — | $794 |
| Cushman | 488 | $43,500 | $115,100 | $463 |
| Concord | 130 | $41,250 | $111,700 | — |
| Magness | 238 | $42,500 | $115,000 | $1,111 |
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What is the median household income in Desha, AR?
The median household income in Desha is $68,403, 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 Desha?
The median home value in Desha is $117,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Desha?
The median gross rent in Desha is $632 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Desha, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Desha?
The median age in Desha is 60 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Desha?
The average commute to work in Desha is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Desha?
The unemployment rate in Desha is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Desha?
16.9% of adults in Desha 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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