Living in Donaldson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donaldson · Census data 2020–2024
Donaldson has 377 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $66,250 (9% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $924/month.
Donaldson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Donaldson at a glance
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 37.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Donaldson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Donaldson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donaldson the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Donaldson median household income
The median household income in Donaldson is $66,250 and the income per person is $29,813. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Donaldson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.04
Donaldson demographics
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donaldson ›
Education in Donaldson
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Donaldson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donaldson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 45.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Donaldson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson | 377 | $66,250 | $85,000 | $924 |
| Midway | 728 | $96,250 | $160,400 | — |
| Friendship | 168 | $55,625 | $163,800 | $694 |
| Caddo Valley | 775 | $67,679 | $119,900 | $760 |
| Malvern | 10,953 | $46,250 | $104,500 | $764 |
| Arkadelphia | 10,099 | $48,657 | $179,300 | $814 |
| Perla | 141 | $47,500 | $87,500 | $665 |
| Rockport | 800 | $68,750 | $140,300 | $844 |
| Jones Mills | 230 | $53,750 | $156,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Donaldson, AR?
The median household income in Donaldson is $66,250, 9% 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 Donaldson?
The median home value in Donaldson is $85,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Donaldson?
The median gross rent in Donaldson is $924 per month, about 13.3% of household income.
Is Donaldson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Donaldson?
The median age in Donaldson is 37.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Donaldson?
The average commute to work in Donaldson is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donaldson?
The unemployment rate in Donaldson is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donaldson?
13.3% of adults in Donaldson 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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