Living in Jericho, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jericho · Census data 2020–2024
Jericho has 119 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $66,528 (9% higher than the Arkansas median).
Jericho is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jericho at a glance
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 48.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $66,528State: $60,773
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Jericho a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Jericho median household income
The median household income in Jericho is $66,528 and the income per person is $30,734. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Jericho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 45
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 35.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 4.10
35.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jericho has many vacation and second homes.
Jericho demographics
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 29
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jericho ›
Education in Jericho
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Jericho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jericho
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 50.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Jericho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho | 119 | $66,528 | — | — |
| Clarkedale | 468 | $130,625 | $306,500 | — |
| Sunset | 153 | $27,614 | — | $925 |
| Marion | 13,623 | $78,330 | $212,400 | $1,148 |
| Turrell | 496 | $55,000 | $67,900 | $867 |
| Crawfordsville | 424 | $83,500 | $153,600 | $900 |
| Gilmore | 293 | $39,583 | — | — |
| West Memphis | 23,929 | $42,674 | $120,100 | $870 |
| Earle | 1,520 | $32,197 | $87,900 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Jericho, AR?
The median household income in Jericho is $66,528, 9% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Jericho, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Jericho?
The median age in Jericho is 48.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Jericho?
The average commute to work in Jericho is 29 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jericho?
The unemployment rate in Jericho is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jericho?
15.1% of adults in Jericho 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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