Living in Grubbs, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grubbs · Census data 2020–2024

Grubbs has 431 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median household income is $78,750 (30% higher than the Arkansas median), the median rent is $1,258/month.

Grubbs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Grubbs at a glance

Population
431
Median age
56.4State: 38.5
Median household income
$78,750State: $60,773
Median rent
$1,258/moState: $947
Homeowners
76.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
Average commute
20 min

Is Grubbs a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.

Cons: A poverty rate of 17.8%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Grubbs

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grubbs the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Grubbs$1,258
Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Grubbs median household income

The median household income in Grubbs is $78,750 and the income per person is $35,879. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Grubbs$78,750
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Grubbs: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
187
Owner-occupied
76.6%
Renter-occupied
23.4%
Vacant
6.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.46

Grubbs demographics

Population
431
Median age
56.4
Under 18
10.9%
65 and older
39.4%
Households
175
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grubbs ›

Education in Grubbs

4.8% of adults 25 and older in Grubbs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Grubbs4.8%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Grubbs

Unemployment rate
1.3%State: 4.9%
Average commute
20 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
98.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.7%

Grubbs vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Grubbs431$78,750—$1,258
Tuckerman1,442$45,484$102,500$759
Newport8,024$34,764$162,600$597
Weiner680$52,917$100,300$825
Campbell Station311$61,875$95,100$817
Diaz1,337$49,120$87,200$869
Swifton1,101$58,000$80,000$573
Fisher167$38,750$55,800—
Cash278$49,500$90,300$830

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Living in Grubbs: FAQ

What is the median household income in Grubbs, AR?

The median household income in Grubbs is $78,750, 30% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in Grubbs?

The median gross rent in Grubbs is $1,258 per month, about 34.2% of household income.

Is Grubbs, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.8%.

What is the median age in Grubbs?

The median age in Grubbs is 56.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Grubbs?

The average commute to work in Grubbs is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Grubbs?

The unemployment rate in Grubbs is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Grubbs?

4.8% of adults in Grubbs 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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