Living in Diamond City, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Diamond City · Census data 2020–2024
Diamond City has 672 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $45,966 (24% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $98,000, the median rent is $617/month.
Diamond City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Diamond City at a glance
- Population
- 672
- Median age
- 45.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $45,966State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $98,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $617/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Diamond City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Diamond City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Diamond City the median home value is $98,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $993 a month in housing costs.
Diamond City median household income
The median household income in Diamond City is $45,966 and the income per person is $26,075. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Diamond City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 515
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 43.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.29
43.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Diamond City has many vacation and second homes.
Diamond City demographics
- Population
- 672
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Diamond City ›
Education in Diamond City
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Diamond City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Diamond City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Diamond City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond City | 672 | $45,966 | $98,000 | $617 |
| Lead Hill | 320 | $55,000 | $114,300 | $889 |
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | $144,100 | $950 |
| Pyatt | 135 | $60,714 | $166,700 | — |
| Omaha | 174 | $30,833 | $75,600 | $667 |
| Theodosia | 178 | $24,600 | $114,600 | — |
| Kissee Mills | 1,081 | $67,460 | $163,300 | $689 |
| Kirbyville | 101 | $41,875 | $258,300 | — |
| Bull Shoals | 1,678 | $41,976 | $158,100 | $715 |
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What is the median household income in Diamond City, AR?
The median household income in Diamond City is $45,966, 24% 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 Diamond City?
The median home value in Diamond City is $98,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Diamond City?
The median gross rent in Diamond City is $617 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Diamond City, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Diamond City?
The median age in Diamond City is 45.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Diamond City?
The average commute to work in Diamond City is 39 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Diamond City?
The unemployment rate in Diamond City is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Diamond City?
9.5% of adults in Diamond City 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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