Living in Hardy, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardy · Census data 2020–2024
Hardy has 890 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $26,932 (56% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $58,600, the median rent is $444/month.
Hardy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hardy at a glance
- Population
- 890
- Median age
- 40.3State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $26,932State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $58,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $444/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hardy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hardy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardy the median home value is $58,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $444 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,074 a month in housing costs.
Hardy median household income
The median household income in Hardy is $26,932 and the income per person is $15,801. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Hardy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 775
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.06
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hardy has many vacation and second homes.
Hardy demographics
- Population
- 890
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 433
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardy ›
Education in Hardy
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Hardy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardy
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.4%
Hardy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | 890 | $26,932 | $58,600 | $444 |
| Highland | 1,354 | $49,063 | $104,400 | $817 |
| Cherokee Village | 5,046 | $37,326 | $94,600 | $951 |
| Ozark Acres | 670 | $31,940 | $73,700 | $1,107 |
| Ash Flat | 1,217 | $41,667 | $94,000 | $663 |
| Mammoth Spring | 1,226 | $32,863 | $103,000 | $404 |
| Ravenden | 390 | $41,250 | $95,000 | $775 |
| Ravenden Springs | 164 | $45,962 | — | $567 |
| Thayer | 2,333 | $37,417 | $67,500 | $627 |
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What is the median household income in Hardy, AR?
The median household income in Hardy is $26,932, 56% 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 Hardy?
The median home value in Hardy is $58,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Hardy?
The median gross rent in Hardy is $444 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Hardy, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Hardy?
The median age in Hardy is 40.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Hardy?
The average commute to work in Hardy is 27 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardy?
The unemployment rate in Hardy is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardy?
11.3% of adults in Hardy 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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