Living in Gould, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gould · Census data 2020–2024
Gould has 661 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $32,805 (46% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $56,900, the median rent is $711/month.
Gould is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gould at a glance
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 52.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $32,805State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $56,900State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gould a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gould
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gould the median home value is $56,900, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gould median household income
The median household income in Gould is $32,805 and the income per person is $19,980. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gould: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 365
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Renter-occupied
- 31%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.28
Gould demographics
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 6.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 290
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gould ›
Education in Gould
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Gould have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gould
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.8%
Gould vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gould | 661 | $32,805 | $56,900 | $711 |
| Mitchellville | 320 | $40,313 | $73,200 | $756 |
| Dumas | 3,768 | $34,787 | $84,400 | $718 |
| Grady | 168 | $46,250 | $50,000 | $771 |
| Gillett | 378 | $67,321 | $88,300 | — |
| Winchester | 122 | $43,333 | — | — |
| Star City | 2,405 | $51,051 | $122,300 | $737 |
| Watson | 214 | $30,139 | $48,600 | — |
| Tillar | 119 | $72,708 | $80,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gould, AR?
The median household income in Gould is $32,805, 46% 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 Gould?
The median home value in Gould is $56,900, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Gould?
The median gross rent in Gould is $711 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Gould, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Gould?
The median age in Gould is 52.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gould?
The average commute to work in Gould is 22 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gould?
The unemployment rate in Gould is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gould?
16.9% of adults in Gould 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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