Living in Gurdon, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gurdon · Census data 2020–2024
Gurdon has 1,625 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $47,587 (22% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $111,600, the median rent is $698/month.
Gurdon at a glance
- Population
- 1,625
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $47,587State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $111,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $698/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Gurdon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gurdon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gurdon the median home value is $111,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $944 a month in housing costs.
Gurdon median household income
The median household income in Gurdon is $47,587 and the income per person is $23,519. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gurdon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,034
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 26.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.11
Gurdon demographics
- Population
- 1,625
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 759
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gurdon ›
Education in Gurdon
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Gurdon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gurdon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Gurdon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurdon | 1,625 | $47,587 | $111,600 | $698 |
| Okolona | 287 | $72,917 | $93,800 | — |
| Bluff City | 222 | $59,688 | $93,800 | — |
| Arkadelphia | 10,099 | $48,657 | $179,300 | $814 |
| Prescott | 3,032 | $48,307 | $82,400 | $887 |
| Chidester | 305 | $24,265 | $68,800 | $439 |
| Sparkman | 430 | $39,063 | $74,300 | $539 |
| Caddo Valley | 775 | $67,679 | $119,900 | $760 |
| Delight | 312 | $36,094 | $71,400 | $707 |
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What is the median household income in Gurdon, AR?
The median household income in Gurdon is $47,587, 22% 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 Gurdon?
The median home value in Gurdon is $111,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Gurdon?
The median gross rent in Gurdon is $698 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Gurdon, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Gurdon?
The median age in Gurdon is 37.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gurdon?
The average commute to work in Gurdon is 18 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gurdon?
The unemployment rate in Gurdon is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gurdon?
16.9% of adults in Gurdon 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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