Living in London, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of London · Census data 2020–2024
London has 1,217 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $49,688 (18% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $99,800, the median rent is $827/month.
London is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
London at a glance
- Population
- 1,217
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $49,688State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $99,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $827/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is London a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in London
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In London the median home value is $99,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,027 a month in housing costs.
London median household income
The median household income in London is $49,688 and the income per person is $26,914. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in London: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 521
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.61
London demographics
- Population
- 1,217
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 467
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of London ›
Education in London
25.4% of adults 25 and older in London have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in London
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
London vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,217 | $49,688 | $99,800 | $827 |
| Russellville | 29,162 | $50,877 | $172,400 | $842 |
| Knoxville | 663 | $45,714 | $125,700 | $854 |
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | $138,600 | $984 |
| Dover | 1,795 | $32,332 | $112,200 | $816 |
| Lamar | 1,783 | $50,568 | $161,700 | $548 |
| Pottsville | 3,229 | $68,558 | $171,600 | $797 |
| Clarksville | 9,526 | $37,373 | $164,800 | $760 |
| Scranton | 220 | $83,125 | $112,500 | $645 |
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London ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in London: FAQ
What is the median household income in London, AR?
The median household income in London is $49,688, 18% 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 London?
The median home value in London is $99,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in London?
The median gross rent in London is $827 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is London, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in London?
The median age in London is 35.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in London?
The average commute to work in London is 21 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in London?
The unemployment rate in London is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is London?
25.4% of adults in London 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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