Living in Lynn, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynn · Census data 2020–2024
Lynn has 299 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $48,889 (20% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $94,500, the median rent is $691/month.
Lynn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lynn at a glance
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 45.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $48,889State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $94,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $691/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lynn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lynn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynn the median home value is $94,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Lynn median household income
The median household income in Lynn is $48,889 and the income per person is $28,865. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Lynn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 167
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.05
Lynn demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynn ›
Education in Lynn
10% of adults 25 and older in Lynn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Lynn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 299 | $48,889 | $94,500 | $691 |
| Strawberry | 285 | $43,189 | $150,000 | $775 |
| Powhatan | 173 | $63,409 | $115,600 | — |
| Black Rock | 853 | $52,019 | $68,700 | $855 |
| Portia | 453 | $58,750 | $85,000 | $475 |
| Alicia | 138 | $23,750 | $55,000 | — |
| Imboden | 621 | $31,625 | $104,900 | $544 |
| Swifton | 1,101 | $58,000 | $80,000 | $573 |
| Hoxie | 2,618 | $35,268 | $87,600 | $722 |
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What is the median household income in Lynn, AR?
The median household income in Lynn is $48,889, 20% 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 Lynn?
The median home value in Lynn is $94,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Lynn?
The median gross rent in Lynn is $691 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Lynn, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Lynn?
The median age in Lynn is 45.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Lynn?
The average commute to work in Lynn is 35 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynn?
The unemployment rate in Lynn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynn?
10% of adults in Lynn 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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