Living in Lexa, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lexa · Census data 2020–2024
Lexa has 138 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $45,089 (26% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $93,100, the median rent is $713/month.
Lexa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lexa at a glance
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 54.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $45,089State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $93,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $713/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Lexa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 14.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lexa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lexa the median home value is $93,100, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lexa median household income
The median household income in Lexa is $45,089 and the income per person is $19,743. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Lexa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 86
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.19
Lexa demographics
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 37%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lexa ›
Education in Lexa
2.3% of adults 25 and older in Lexa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lexa
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 54%
Lexa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexa | 138 | $45,089 | $93,100 | $713 |
| Rondo | 111 | $35,714 | $61,700 | $1,375 |
| Helena-West Helena | 8,935 | $36,019 | $73,200 | $771 |
| Marvell | 1,160 | $51,875 | $58,200 | $641 |
| Marianna | 3,417 | $20,138 | $81,700 | $660 |
| Lake View | 357 | $27,857 | $57,000 | $485 |
| Friars Point | 884 | $17,205 | $56,400 | $446 |
| Lula | 217 | $36,250 | $73,800 | $290 |
| Moro | 264 | $41,442 | $18,100 | $705 |
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What is the median household income in Lexa, AR?
The median household income in Lexa is $45,089, 26% 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 Lexa?
The median home value in Lexa is $93,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Lexa?
The median gross rent in Lexa is $713 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Lexa, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Lexa?
The median age in Lexa is 54.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Lexa?
The average commute to work in Lexa is 13 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lexa?
The unemployment rate in Lexa is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lexa?
2.3% of adults in Lexa 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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