Living in Greers Ferry, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greers Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Greers Ferry has 778 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $57,235 (6% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $207,000, the median rent is $911/month.
Greers Ferry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Greers Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 778
- Median age
- 58.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $57,235State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $207,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $911/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Greers Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Arkansas median; home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Greers Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greers Ferry the median home value is $207,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,172 a month in housing costs.
Greers Ferry median household income
The median household income in Greers Ferry is $57,235 and the income per person is $39,007. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Greers Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 767
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 50.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.06
50.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Greers Ferry has many vacation and second homes.
Greers Ferry demographics
- Population
- 778
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 377
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greers Ferry ›
Education in Greers Ferry
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Greers Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greers Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Greers Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greers Ferry | 778 | $57,235 | $207,000 | $911 |
| Higden | 182 | $59,479 | $219,300 | — |
| Fairfield Bay | 2,515 | $56,594 | $164,800 | $838 |
| Heber Springs | 7,161 | $50,636 | $176,300 | $847 |
| Shirley | 269 | $37,344 | $103,100 | — |
| Tumbling Shoals | 689 | $53,512 | $120,200 | $828 |
| Drasco | 314 | $96,823 | $86,900 | — |
| Quitman | 805 | $35,156 | $110,600 | $652 |
| Bee Branch | 196 | $76,205 | $136,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Greers Ferry, AR?
The median household income in Greers Ferry is $57,235, 6% 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 Greers Ferry?
The median home value in Greers Ferry is $207,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Greers Ferry?
The median gross rent in Greers Ferry is $911 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Greers Ferry, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Arkansas median; home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Greers Ferry?
The median age in Greers Ferry is 58.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Greers Ferry?
The average commute to work in Greers Ferry is 35 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greers Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Greers Ferry is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greers Ferry?
20.5% of adults in Greers Ferry 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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