Living in Higginson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Higginson · Census data 2020–2024
Higginson has 1,055 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $76,957 (27% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $132,000, the median rent is $1,016/month.
Higginson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Higginson at a glance
- Population
- 1,055
- Median age
- 29State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $76,957State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $132,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Higginson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Higginson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Higginson the median home value is $132,000, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $943 a month in housing costs.
Higginson median household income
The median household income in Higginson is $76,957 and the income per person is $25,564. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Higginson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 398
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.40
Higginson demographics
- Population
- 1,055
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 4.4%
- Households
- 310
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Higginson ›
Education in Higginson
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Higginson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Higginson
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Higginson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higginson | 1,055 | $76,957 | $132,000 | $1,016 |
| Searcy | 23,340 | $52,170 | $188,500 | $905 |
| Kensett | 1,937 | $31,207 | $90,400 | $744 |
| Garner | 175 | $66,389 | — | — |
| Griffithville | 249 | $32,000 | $72,000 | $700 |
| Judsonia | 2,052 | $43,279 | $117,600 | $598 |
| McRae | 623 | $35,132 | $99,400 | $668 |
| Bald Knob | 2,518 | $48,355 | $142,400 | $818 |
| Letona | 213 | $38,438 | $113,900 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Higginson, AR?
The median household income in Higginson is $76,957, 27% 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 Higginson?
The median home value in Higginson is $132,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Higginson?
The median gross rent in Higginson is $1,016 per month, about 16.1% of household income.
Is Higginson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Higginson?
The median age in Higginson is 29 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Higginson?
The average commute to work in Higginson is 14 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Higginson?
The unemployment rate in Higginson is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Higginson?
7.7% of adults in Higginson 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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