Living in Gillett, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gillett · Census data 2020–2024
Gillett has 378 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $67,321 (11% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $88,300.
Gillett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gillett at a glance
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 50.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $67,321State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $88,300State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Gillett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gillett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gillett the median home value is $88,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $967 a month in housing costs.
Gillett median household income
The median household income in Gillett is $67,321 and the income per person is $34,642. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gillett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 239
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.29
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gillett has many vacation and second homes.
Gillett demographics
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gillett ›
Education in Gillett
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Gillett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gillett
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Gillett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett | 378 | $67,321 | $88,300 | — |
| DeWitt | 2,933 | $47,798 | $75,700 | $853 |
| Gould | 661 | $32,805 | $56,900 | $711 |
| Mitchellville | 320 | $40,313 | $73,200 | $756 |
| Watson | 214 | $30,139 | $48,600 | — |
| Dumas | 3,768 | $34,787 | $84,400 | $718 |
| Grady | 168 | $46,250 | $50,000 | $771 |
| Almyra | 146 | $75,875 | $83,100 | — |
| St. Charles | 250 | $73,750 | $119,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gillett, AR?
The median household income in Gillett is $67,321, 11% 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 Gillett?
The median home value in Gillett is $88,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Gillett, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Gillett?
The median age in Gillett is 50.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gillett?
The average commute to work in Gillett is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gillett?
The unemployment rate in Gillett is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gillett?
22.9% of adults in Gillett 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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