Living in Elm Springs, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elm Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Elm Springs has 3,069 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $131,739 (117% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $460,100, the median rent is $1,321/month.
Elm Springs at a glance
- Population
- 3,069
- Median age
- 45.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $131,739State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $460,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Elm Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Home values 145% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elm Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elm Springs the median home value is $460,100, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,205 a month in housing costs.
Elm Springs median household income
The median household income in Elm Springs is $131,739 and the income per person is $59,584. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Elm Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,090
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.90
Elm Springs demographics
- Population
- 3,069
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 1,058
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elm Springs ›
Education in Elm Springs
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Elm Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elm Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Elm Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Springs | 3,069 | $131,739 | $460,100 | $1,321 |
| Tontitown | 6,425 | $85,603 | $430,500 | $1,346 |
| Springdale | 88,160 | $69,787 | $261,800 | $1,071 |
| Cave Springs | 6,008 | $146,473 | $460,300 | $2,222 |
| Lowell | 10,849 | $95,527 | $284,200 | $1,136 |
| Johnson | 3,656 | $95,844 | $312,900 | $1,104 |
| Highfill | 2,191 | $92,596 | $274,300 | $1,423 |
| Rogers | 72,981 | $86,728 | $308,200 | $1,270 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | $112,792 | $428,500 | $1,344 |
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What is the median household income in Elm Springs, AR?
The median household income in Elm Springs is $131,739, 117% 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 Elm Springs?
The median home value in Elm Springs is $460,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Elm Springs?
The median gross rent in Elm Springs is $1,321 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Elm Springs, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: home values 145% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Elm Springs?
The median age in Elm Springs is 45.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Elm Springs?
The average commute to work in Elm Springs is 20 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elm Springs?
The unemployment rate in Elm Springs is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elm Springs?
41.8% of adults in Elm Springs 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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