Living in Gateway, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gateway · Census data 2020–2024
Gateway has 292 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $44,813 (26% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $636/month.
Gateway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gateway at a glance
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 52.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $44,813State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Gateway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gateway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gateway the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Gateway median household income
The median household income in Gateway is $44,813 and the income per person is $33,736. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gateway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 154
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.13
Gateway demographics
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gateway ›
Education in Gateway
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Gateway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gateway
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Gateway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway | 292 | $44,813 | $174,200 | $636 |
| Seligman | 941 | $47,798 | $93,800 | $797 |
| Garfield | 508 | $74,583 | $225,000 | $888 |
| Lost Bridge Village | 303 | $61,875 | $281,300 | — |
| Washburn | 498 | $66,250 | $122,500 | $775 |
| Beaver | 121 | $58,250 | $235,700 | — |
| Avoca | 799 | $62,273 | $235,500 | $900 |
| Pea Ridge | 8,108 | $95,521 | $297,500 | $1,818 |
| Holiday Island | 2,480 | $53,391 | $227,100 | $932 |
More for people moving to Gateway
Gateway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Gateway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Gateway, AR?
The median household income in Gateway is $44,813, 26% 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 Gateway?
The median home value in Gateway is $174,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Gateway?
The median gross rent in Gateway is $636 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Gateway, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Gateway?
The median age in Gateway is 52.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gateway?
The average commute to work in Gateway is 43 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gateway?
The unemployment rate in Gateway is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gateway?
13.3% of adults in Gateway 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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