Living in Gentry, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gentry · Census data 2020–2024
Gentry has 4,240 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $69,779 (15% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $186,100, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Gentry at a glance
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 33.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $69,779State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $186,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Gentry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gentry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gentry the median home value is $186,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
Gentry median household income
The median household income in Gentry is $69,779 and the income per person is $30,138. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gentry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,691
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.65
Gentry demographics
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 1,594
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gentry ›
Education in Gentry
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Gentry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gentry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Gentry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry | 4,240 | $69,779 | $186,100 | $1,093 |
| Springtown | 109 | $95,078 | — | — |
| Siloam Springs | 18,699 | $72,065 | $221,700 | $1,003 |
| Decatur | 1,567 | $45,179 | $157,600 | $813 |
| West Siloam Springs | 1,286 | $59,904 | $183,800 | $968 |
| Highfill | 2,191 | $92,596 | $274,300 | $1,423 |
| Watts | 234 | $34,063 | $93,600 | $688 |
| Colcord | 910 | $31,094 | $93,600 | $830 |
| Centerton | 21,920 | $115,713 | $338,500 | $1,465 |
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What is the median household income in Gentry, AR?
The median household income in Gentry is $69,779, 15% higher 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 Gentry?
The median home value in Gentry is $186,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Gentry?
The median gross rent in Gentry is $1,093 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Gentry, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Gentry?
The median age in Gentry is 33.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gentry?
The average commute to work in Gentry is 24 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gentry?
The unemployment rate in Gentry is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gentry?
22.1% of adults in Gentry 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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