Living in Junction City, Arkansas

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

Junction City has 564 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median home value is $111,300, the median rent is $717/month.

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

Junction City at a glance

Population
564
Median age
36.6State: 38.5
Median home value
$111,300State: $188,000
Median rent
$717/moState: $947
Homeowners
83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
Average commute
27 min

Is Junction City a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.

Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Junction City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Junction City the median home value is $111,300, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,265 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Junction City$111,300
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Junction City$717
Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Housing in Junction City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
241
Owner-occupied
83.5%
Renter-occupied
16.5%
Vacant
19.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1988
Average household size
2.91

Junction City demographics

Population
564
Median age
36.6
Under 18
20.7%
65 and older
13.7%
Households
194
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
9.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White51.6%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black44.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Junction City ›

Education in Junction City

8.9% of adults 25 and older in Junction City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City8.9%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Junction City

Unemployment rate
2.8%State: 4.9%
Average commute
27 minState: 23 min
Work from home
2.9%
Drive alone
90.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.4%
Homes with broadband
90.7%

Junction City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Junction City564—$111,300$717
Lillie133$53,750——
Bernice1,355$26,399$80,300$695
El Dorado17,115$49,244$124,100$880
Lisbon251$57,917$66,400—
Norphlet1,003$51,705$120,800$597
Strong434$36,063$66,600$488
Dubach709$36,583$104,700$867
Smackover2,419$55,995$118,600$860

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Living in Junction City: FAQ

What is the average home price in Junction City?

The median home value in Junction City is $111,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

How much is rent in Junction City?

The median gross rent in Junction City is $717 per month, about 35% of household income.

Is Junction City, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Junction City?

The median age in Junction City is 36.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Junction City?

The average commute to work in Junction City is 27 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Junction City?

The unemployment rate in Junction City is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Junction City?

8.9% of adults in Junction City 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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