Living in Emerson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerson · Census data 2020–2024
Emerson has 239 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $55,938 (8% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $101,800, the median rent is $781/month.
Emerson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emerson at a glance
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $55,938State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $101,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Emerson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 34.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Emerson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerson the median home value is $101,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Emerson median household income
The median household income in Emerson is $55,938 and the income per person is $21,486. 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Emerson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 41.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.69
41.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Emerson has many vacation and second homes.
Emerson demographics
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerson ›
Education in Emerson
15% of adults 25 and older in Emerson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Emerson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | 239 | $55,938 | $101,800 | $781 |
| Haynesville | 2,515 | $20,688 | $58,700 | $432 |
| Magnolia | 10,894 | $56,127 | $169,300 | $633 |
| Taylor | 593 | $64,659 | $106,700 | $1,013 |
| Springhill | 4,599 | $37,250 | $97,500 | $764 |
| Cullen | 758 | $21,607 | $69,400 | $698 |
| McNeil | 419 | $37,895 | $72,800 | $433 |
| Waldo | 1,144 | $40,500 | $61,800 | $539 |
| Sarepta | 724 | $56,136 | $83,200 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Emerson, AR?
The median household income in Emerson is $55,938, 8% 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 Emerson?
The median home value in Emerson is $101,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Emerson?
The median gross rent in Emerson is $781 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Emerson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 34.7%.
What is the median age in Emerson?
The median age in Emerson is 33.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Emerson?
The average commute to work in Emerson is 19 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerson?
The unemployment rate in Emerson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerson?
15% of adults in Emerson 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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