Living in Elaine, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elaine · Census data 2020–2024
Elaine has 487 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $29,792 (51% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $64,800, the median rent is $326/month.
Elaine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elaine at a glance
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 46State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $29,792State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $64,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $326/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Elaine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 41.6%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elaine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elaine the median home value is $64,800, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $326 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
Elaine median household income
The median household income in Elaine is $29,792 and the income per person is $26,389. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Elaine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.05
Elaine demographics
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 237
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elaine ›
Education in Elaine
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Elaine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elaine
- Unemployment rate
- 41.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.4%
Elaine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine | 487 | $29,792 | $64,800 | $326 |
| Lake View | 357 | $27,857 | $57,000 | $485 |
| Rena Lara | 104 | $96,500 | $118,800 | — |
| Friars Point | 884 | $17,205 | $56,400 | $446 |
| St. Charles | 250 | $73,750 | $119,200 | — |
| Marvell | 1,160 | $51,875 | $58,200 | $641 |
| Clarksdale | 14,231 | $36,382 | $83,900 | $774 |
| Lyon | 386 | $83,438 | $151,800 | $789 |
| Coahoma | 208 | $25,054 | $58,000 | $429 |
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What is the median household income in Elaine, AR?
The median household income in Elaine is $29,792, 51% 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 Elaine?
The median home value in Elaine is $64,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Elaine?
The median gross rent in Elaine is $326 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Elaine, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 41.6%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Elaine?
The median age in Elaine is 46 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Elaine?
The average commute to work in Elaine is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elaine?
The unemployment rate in Elaine is 41.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elaine?
4.3% of adults in Elaine 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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