Living in Keiser, Arkansas

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

Keiser has 774 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $56,667 (7% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $128,700, the median rent is $1,019/month.

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

Keiser at a glance

Population
774
Median age
31.5State: 38.5
Median household income
$56,667State: $60,773
Median home value
$128,700State: $188,000
Median rent
$1,019/moState: $947
Homeowners
72%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
Average commute
18 min

Is Keiser a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.

Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Arkansas median.

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

Cost of living in Keiser

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keiser the median home value is $128,700, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,048 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Keiser$128,700
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Keiser$1,019
Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Keiser median household income

The median household income in Keiser is $56,667 and the income per person is $26,336. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Keiser$56,667
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Keiser: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
419
Owner-occupied
72%
Renter-occupied
28%
Vacant
29.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.61

Keiser demographics

Population
774
Median age
31.5
Under 18
31%
65 and older
15.2%
Households
296
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black1.8%
Asian0%

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

Education in Keiser

19.4% of adults 25 and older in Keiser have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Keiser19.4%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Keiser

Unemployment rate
1.8%State: 4.9%
Average commute
18 minState: 23 min
Work from home
8%
Drive alone
89.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.6%

Keiser vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Keiser774$56,667$128,700$1,019
Osceola6,688$46,202$99,900$846
Etowah316$24,659$82,800$628
Wilson1,023$78,646$145,300$1,000
Bassett118$49,688$55,900—
Joiner454$26,029$57,000$632
Burdette233$122,188$108,600$978
Dell176$75,000$167,300$518
Caraway1,087$38,558$85,900$603

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Living in Keiser: FAQ

What is the median household income in Keiser, AR?

The median household income in Keiser is $56,667, 7% 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 Keiser?

The median home value in Keiser is $128,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

How much is rent in Keiser?

The median gross rent in Keiser is $1,019 per month, about 22.5% of household income.

Is Keiser, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 14.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Arkansas median.

What is the median age in Keiser?

The median age in Keiser is 31.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Keiser?

The average commute to work in Keiser is 18 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Keiser?

The unemployment rate in Keiser is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Keiser?

19.4% of adults in Keiser 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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