Living in Haskell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haskell · Census data 2020–2024
Haskell has 4,100 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $85,758 (41% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $160,600, the median rent is $1,151/month.
Haskell at a glance
- Population
- 4,100
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $85,758State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $160,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,151/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Haskell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Haskell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haskell the median home value is $160,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
Haskell median household income
The median household income in Haskell is $85,758 and the income per person is $29,147. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Haskell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,559
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.49
Haskell demographics
- Population
- 4,100
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 1,468
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haskell ›
Education in Haskell
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Haskell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haskell
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Haskell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell | 4,100 | $85,758 | $160,600 | $1,151 |
| Traskwood | 552 | $81,042 | $197,500 | — |
| Tull | 596 | $61,125 | $160,400 | $614 |
| Benton | 36,595 | $72,876 | $212,700 | $1,072 |
| Bauxite | 846 | $74,250 | $188,200 | $900 |
| Salem | 2,642 | $73,750 | $202,100 | — |
| Lonsdale | 211 | $68,590 | $161,900 | — |
| Bryant | 21,504 | $83,024 | $223,200 | $993 |
| Rockport | 800 | $68,750 | $140,300 | $844 |
More for people moving to Haskell
Haskell ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Haskell: FAQ
What is the median household income in Haskell, AR?
The median household income in Haskell is $85,758, 41% 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 Haskell?
The median home value in Haskell is $160,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Haskell?
The median gross rent in Haskell is $1,151 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Haskell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Haskell?
The median age in Haskell is 37.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Haskell?
The average commute to work in Haskell is 24 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haskell?
The unemployment rate in Haskell is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haskell?
22.8% of adults in Haskell 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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