Living in Hackett, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hackett · Census data 2020–2024
Hackett has 1,118 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $44,081 (27% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $136,700, the median rent is $708/month.
Hackett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hackett at a glance
- Population
- 1,118
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $44,081State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $136,700State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hackett a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hackett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hackett the median home value is $136,700, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 46.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,066 a month in housing costs.
Hackett median household income
The median household income in Hackett is $44,081 and the income per person is $23,476. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Hackett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 512
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.36
Hackett demographics
- Population
- 1,118
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 473
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hackett ›
Education in Hackett
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Hackett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hackett
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Hackett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackett | 1,118 | $44,081 | $136,700 | $708 |
| Bonanza | 711 | $63,631 | $133,300 | $945 |
| Rock Island | 684 | $45,114 | $134,700 | $772 |
| Pocola | 4,423 | $50,545 | $151,100 | $826 |
| Midland | 262 | $36,461 | $64,300 | $1,119 |
| Cameron | 292 | $53,125 | $75,000 | $717 |
| Greenwood | 9,616 | $66,844 | $182,900 | $836 |
| Arkoma | 1,976 | $43,929 | $83,600 | $748 |
| Huntington | 468 | $35,833 | $45,600 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in Hackett, AR?
The median household income in Hackett is $44,081, 27% 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 Hackett?
The median home value in Hackett is $136,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Hackett?
The median gross rent in Hackett is $708 per month, about 46.3% of household income.
Is Hackett, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Hackett?
The median age in Hackett is 33.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Hackett?
The average commute to work in Hackett is 24 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hackett?
The unemployment rate in Hackett is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hackett?
12.7% of adults in Hackett 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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