Living in Holly Grove, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holly Grove · Census data 2020–2024

Holly Grove has 495 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $36,333 (40% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $78,500, the median rent is $485/month.

Holly Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Holly Grove at a glance

Population
495
Median age
41.3State: 38.5
Median household income
$36,333State: $60,773
Median home value
$78,500State: $188,000
Median rent
$485/moState: $947
Homeowners
62.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
Average commute
26 min

Is Holly Grove a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.3%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Holly Grove

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holly Grove the median home value is $78,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $485 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,092 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Holly Grove$78,500
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Holly Grove$485
Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Holly Grove median household income

The median household income in Holly Grove is $36,333 and the income per person is $27,095. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Holly Grove$36,333
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Holly Grove: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
267
Owner-occupied
62.9%
Renter-occupied
37.1%
Vacant
13.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
2.13

Holly Grove demographics

Population
495
Median age
41.3
Under 18
17.2%
65 and older
24%
Households
232
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White3.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black93.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holly Grove ›

Education in Holly Grove

19.5% of adults 25 and older in Holly Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Holly Grove19.5%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Holly Grove

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
26 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
68.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
75.4%

Holly Grove vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Holly Grove495$36,333$78,500$485
Clarendon1,820$33,818$65,900$614
Ulm174$63,438——
St. Charles250$73,750$119,200—
Marvell1,160$51,875$58,200$641
Moro264$41,442$18,100$705
Almyra146$75,875$83,100—
Fredonia (Biscoe)135$60,313$82,500—
De Valls Bluff553$27,361—$544

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Living in Holly Grove: FAQ

What is the median household income in Holly Grove, AR?

The median household income in Holly Grove is $36,333, 40% 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 Holly Grove?

The median home value in Holly Grove is $78,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

How much is rent in Holly Grove?

The median gross rent in Holly Grove is $485 per month, about 31.3% of household income.

Is Holly Grove, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.3%.

What is the median age in Holly Grove?

The median age in Holly Grove is 41.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Holly Grove?

The average commute to work in Holly Grove is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Holly Grove?

The unemployment rate in Holly Grove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Holly Grove?

19.5% of adults in Holly Grove 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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