Living in Gosnell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gosnell · Census data 2020–2024
Gosnell has 2,778 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $61,130 (about the same as the Arkansas median), the median home value is $98,700, the median rent is $891/month.
Gosnell at a glance
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $61,130State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $98,700State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $891/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gosnell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Arkansas median; home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gosnell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gosnell the median home value is $98,700, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, which is 40.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $986 a month in housing costs.
Gosnell median household income
The median household income in Gosnell is $61,130 and the income per person is $27,247. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gosnell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,024
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.31
Gosnell demographics
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 821
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gosnell ›
Education in Gosnell
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Gosnell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gosnell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Gosnell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosnell | 2,778 | $61,130 | $98,700 | $891 |
| Blytheville | 12,790 | $47,865 | $119,000 | $855 |
| Dell | 176 | $75,000 | $167,300 | $518 |
| Holland | 141 | $37,375 | $59,300 | — |
| Hornersville | 531 | $38,750 | $55,800 | $345 |
| Armorel | 345 | $137,917 | $210,500 | — |
| Burdette | 233 | $122,188 | $108,600 | $978 |
| Cooter | 285 | $46,250 | $73,900 | $663 |
| Steele | 1,493 | $54,600 | $119,200 | $707 |
More for people moving to Gosnell
Gosnell ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Gosnell: FAQ
What is the median household income in Gosnell, AR?
The median household income in Gosnell is $61,130, about the same as 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 Gosnell?
The median home value in Gosnell is $98,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Gosnell?
The median gross rent in Gosnell is $891 per month, about 40.5% of household income.
Is Gosnell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Arkansas median; home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Gosnell?
The median age in Gosnell is 35.2 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gosnell?
The average commute to work in Gosnell is 22 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gosnell?
The unemployment rate in Gosnell is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gosnell?
9.9% of adults in Gosnell 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.
Last updated: