Living in Fouke, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fouke · Census data 2020–2024
Fouke has 859 residents with a median age of 26.4. The median household income is $41,600 (32% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $84,200, the median rent is $772/month.
Fouke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fouke at a glance
- Population
- 859
- Median age
- 26.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $41,600State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $84,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Fouke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 31%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fouke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fouke the median home value is $84,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Fouke median household income
The median household income in Fouke is $41,600 and the income per person is $20,025. 31% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Fouke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 409
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.77
Fouke demographics
- Population
- 859
- Median age
- 26.4
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 310
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fouke ›
Education in Fouke
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Fouke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fouke
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Fouke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fouke | 859 | $41,600 | $84,200 | $772 |
| Genoa | 1,113 | $49,183 | $105,900 | — |
| Garland | 188 | $31,250 | $39,200 | $525 |
| Bloomburg | 330 | $73,750 | $63,300 | $850 |
| Texarkana | 29,177 | $45,835 | $170,200 | $909 |
| Bradley | 528 | $30,907 | $63,800 | $414 |
| Queen City | 1,390 | $43,457 | $116,300 | $774 |
| Texarkana | 35,992 | $50,573 | $171,500 | $1,010 |
| Wake Village | 5,867 | $71,574 | $186,000 | $989 |
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What is the median household income in Fouke, AR?
The median household income in Fouke is $41,600, 32% 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 Fouke?
The median home value in Fouke is $84,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Fouke?
The median gross rent in Fouke is $772 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Fouke, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 31%.
What is the median age in Fouke?
The median age in Fouke is 26.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Fouke?
The average commute to work in Fouke is 20 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fouke?
The unemployment rate in Fouke is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fouke?
12.4% of adults in Fouke 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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