Living in Havana, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Havana · Census data 2020–2024
Havana has 343 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $53,000 (13% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $81,900, the median rent is $1,050/month.
Havana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Havana at a glance
- Population
- 343
- Median age
- 29.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $53,000State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $81,900State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,050/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Havana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Havana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Havana the median home value is $81,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Havana median household income
The median household income in Havana is $53,000 and the income per person is $21,264. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Havana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 127
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 27.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.43
Havana demographics
- Population
- 343
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 41.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Havana ›
Education in Havana
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Havana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Havana
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Havana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | 343 | $53,000 | $81,900 | $1,050 |
| Belleville | 517 | $66,401 | $105,400 | $738 |
| Danville | 2,289 | $64,420 | $122,700 | $635 |
| Blue Mountain | 139 | $22,750 | $74,300 | — |
| Rover | 142 | $83,264 | $79,700 | — |
| Subiaco | 405 | $57,868 | $169,000 | $750 |
| Plainview | 550 | $45,329 | $111,200 | $425 |
| Magazine | 986 | $54,286 | $85,000 | $738 |
| Paris | 3,284 | $51,416 | $123,200 | $641 |
More for people moving to Havana
Havana ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Havana: FAQ
What is the median household income in Havana, AR?
The median household income in Havana is $53,000, 13% 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 Havana?
The median home value in Havana is $81,900, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Havana?
The median gross rent in Havana is $1,050 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Havana, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
What is the median age in Havana?
The median age in Havana is 29.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Havana?
The average commute to work in Havana is 28 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Havana?
The unemployment rate in Havana is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Havana?
9.7% of adults in Havana 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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