Living in Guy, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guy · Census data 2020–2024
Guy has 720 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $75,592 (24% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $246,600, the median rent is $925/month.
Guy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Guy at a glance
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 45.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $75,592State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $246,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Guy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Guy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guy the median home value is $246,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,493 a month in housing costs.
Guy median household income
The median household income in Guy is $75,592 and the income per person is $41,593. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Guy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 313
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.47
Guy demographics
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guy ›
Education in Guy
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Guy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guy
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Guy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy | 720 | $75,592 | $246,600 | $925 |
| Twin Groves | 258 | $39,598 | — | $769 |
| Damascus | 348 | $57,500 | $165,000 | $800 |
| Greenbrier | 6,018 | $57,214 | $206,600 | $1,192 |
| Quitman | 805 | $35,156 | $110,600 | $652 |
| Bee Branch | 196 | $76,205 | $136,400 | — |
| Wooster | 1,023 | $111,667 | $333,000 | $1,167 |
| Holland | 623 | $45,375 | $162,500 | $1,438 |
| Enola | 432 | $65,625 | $190,000 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Guy, AR?
The median household income in Guy is $75,592, 24% higher 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 Guy?
The median home value in Guy is $246,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Guy?
The median gross rent in Guy is $925 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Guy, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 14.2%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Guy?
The median age in Guy is 45.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Guy?
The average commute to work in Guy is 30 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guy?
The unemployment rate in Guy is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guy?
19.3% of adults in Guy 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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