Living in Houston, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houston · Census data 2020–2024
Houston has 299 residents with a median age of 24.9. The median household income is $45,625 (25% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $882/month.
Houston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Houston at a glance
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 24.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $45,625State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $882/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Houston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Houston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houston the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Houston median household income
The median household income in Houston is $45,625 and the income per person is $16,076. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Houston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.56
Houston demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 24.9
- Under 18
- 42.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houston ›
Education in Houston
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Houston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Houston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 299 | $45,625 | $85,000 | $882 |
| Bigelow | 393 | $52,250 | $120,100 | $675 |
| Perry | 356 | $41,354 | $73,300 | $788 |
| Oppelo | 1,118 | $65,521 | $118,900 | $787 |
| Perryville | 1,390 | $57,400 | $133,600 | $631 |
| Morrilton | 7,080 | $47,572 | $160,900 | $717 |
| Plumerville | 1,128 | $42,552 | $122,000 | $719 |
| Menifee | 409 | $64,315 | $123,600 | — |
| Conway | 67,642 | $63,004 | $252,100 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in Houston, AR?
The median household income in Houston is $45,625, 25% 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 Houston?
The median home value in Houston is $85,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Houston?
The median gross rent in Houston is $882 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Houston, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Houston?
The median age in Houston is 24.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Houston?
The average commute to work in Houston is 30 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houston?
The unemployment rate in Houston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houston?
6.7% of adults in Houston 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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