Living in Fifty-Six, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fifty-Six · Census data 2020–2024
Fifty-Six has 205 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $54,375 (11% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $176,800, the median rent is $863/month.
Fifty-Six is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fifty-Six at a glance
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 50.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $176,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fifty-Six a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fifty-Six
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fifty-Six the median home value is $176,800, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Fifty-Six median household income
The median household income in Fifty-Six is $54,375 and the income per person is $24,514. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Fifty-Six: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.77
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fifty-Six has many vacation and second homes.
Fifty-Six demographics
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fifty-Six ›
Education in Fifty-Six
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Fifty-Six have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fifty-Six
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 98.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73%
Fifty-Six vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Six | 205 | $54,375 | $176,800 | $863 |
| Mountain View | 2,913 | $29,172 | $203,900 | $396 |
| Calico Rock | 1,771 | $26,655 | $93,800 | $405 |
| Fox | 381 | $117,857 | $68,400 | — |
| Pineville | 306 | $38,906 | — | $883 |
| Norfork | 690 | $32,167 | $182,000 | $694 |
| Salesville | 515 | $38,750 | $116,300 | $994 |
| Leslie | 444 | $21,667 | $104,200 | $407 |
| Melbourne | 2,263 | $39,469 | $172,800 | $601 |
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What is the median household income in Fifty-Six, AR?
The median household income in Fifty-Six is $54,375, 11% 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 Fifty-Six?
The median home value in Fifty-Six is $176,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Fifty-Six?
The median gross rent in Fifty-Six is $863 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Fifty-Six, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Fifty-Six?
The median age in Fifty-Six is 50.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Fifty-Six?
The average commute to work in Fifty-Six is 31 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fifty-Six?
The unemployment rate in Fifty-Six is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fifty-Six?
29.3% of adults in Fifty-Six 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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