Living in Fountain Hill, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fountain Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Fountain Hill has 81 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $26,667 (56% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $43,600.
Fountain Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fountain Hill at a glance
- Population
- 81
- Median age
- 62.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $26,667State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $43,600State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fountain Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 13.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Fountain Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fountain Hill the median home value is $43,600, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $858 a month in housing costs.
Fountain Hill median household income
The median household income in Fountain Hill is $26,667 and the income per person is $30,772. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Fountain Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66
- Owner-occupied
- 97.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.2%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.76
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fountain Hill has many vacation and second homes.
Fountain Hill demographics
- Population
- 81
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 4.9%
- 65 and older
- 35.8%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fountain Hill ›
Education in Fountain Hill
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Fountain Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fountain Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 13.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.2%
Fountain Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hill | 81 | $26,667 | $43,600 | — |
| Lacey | 746 | $63,099 | $209,500 | — |
| Hamburg | 2,886 | $34,234 | $77,100 | $643 |
| North Crossett | 2,556 | $32,917 | $70,100 | $762 |
| Crossett | 4,639 | $44,672 | $114,600 | $707 |
| West Crossett | 1,413 | $55,378 | $94,500 | $1,065 |
| Monticello | 8,257 | $27,238 | $137,500 | $707 |
| Wilmar | 523 | $22,434 | $102,500 | $888 |
| Hermitage | 327 | $23,047 | $107,800 | $399 |
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What is the median household income in Fountain Hill, AR?
The median household income in Fountain Hill is $26,667, 56% 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 Fountain Hill?
The median home value in Fountain Hill is $43,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Fountain Hill, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.8%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Fountain Hill?
The median age in Fountain Hill is 62.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Fountain Hill?
The average commute to work in Fountain Hill is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountain Hill?
The unemployment rate in Fountain Hill is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fountain Hill?
4.2% of adults in Fountain Hill 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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