Living in Lonoke, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lonoke · Census data 2020–2024
Lonoke has 4,267 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $47,524 (22% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $106,800, the median rent is $757/month.
Lonoke at a glance
- Population
- 4,267
- Median age
- 43.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $47,524State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $106,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $757/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lonoke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lonoke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lonoke the median home value is $106,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,029 a month in housing costs.
Lonoke median household income
The median household income in Lonoke is $47,524 and the income per person is $29,245. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Lonoke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,123
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.05
Lonoke demographics
- Population
- 4,267
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 1,951
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lonoke ›
Education in Lonoke
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Lonoke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lonoke
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Lonoke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonoke | 4,267 | $47,524 | $106,800 | $757 |
| Carlisle | 2,227 | $41,713 | $164,400 | $657 |
| Keo | 322 | $39,000 | $87,400 | $895 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | $163,400 | $930 |
| Cabot | 26,960 | $75,000 | $207,300 | $1,110 |
| Austin | 3,915 | $113,764 | $220,500 | $1,335 |
| Ward | 6,573 | $72,734 | $189,100 | $1,202 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | $209,900 | $950 |
| England | 2,294 | $46,544 | $88,400 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Lonoke, AR?
The median household income in Lonoke is $47,524, 22% 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 Lonoke?
The median home value in Lonoke is $106,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Lonoke?
The median gross rent in Lonoke is $757 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Lonoke, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Lonoke?
The median age in Lonoke is 43.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Lonoke?
The average commute to work in Lonoke is 24 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lonoke?
The unemployment rate in Lonoke is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lonoke?
12.9% of adults in Lonoke 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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