Living in Marianna, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marianna · Census data 2020–2024
Marianna has 3,417 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $20,138 (67% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $81,700, the median rent is $660/month.
Marianna at a glance
- Population
- 3,417
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $20,138State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $81,700State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $660/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Marianna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 67% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 28.9%; a poverty rate of 56.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marianna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marianna the median home value is $81,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $905 a month in housing costs.
Marianna median household income
The median household income in Marianna is $20,138 and the income per person is $14,924. 56.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Marianna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,689
- Owner-occupied
- 30.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.9%
- Vacant
- 29.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.82
Marianna demographics
- Population
- 3,417
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 1,186
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marianna ›
Education in Marianna
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Marianna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marianna
- Unemployment rate
- 28.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Marianna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna | 3,417 | $20,138 | $81,700 | $660 |
| Rondo | 111 | $35,714 | $61,700 | $1,375 |
| Lexa | 138 | $45,089 | $93,100 | $713 |
| Moro | 264 | $41,442 | $18,100 | $705 |
| Palestine | 800 | $36,090 | $67,900 | $758 |
| Forrest City | 12,646 | $35,689 | $92,000 | $805 |
| Madison | 476 | $55,893 | $120,400 | $725 |
| Marvell | 1,160 | $51,875 | $58,200 | $641 |
| Widener | 238 | $45,938 | $41,800 | $563 |
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What is the median household income in Marianna, AR?
The median household income in Marianna is $20,138, 67% 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 Marianna?
The median home value in Marianna is $81,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Marianna?
The median gross rent in Marianna is $660 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is Marianna, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 67% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 28.9%; a poverty rate of 56.8%.
What is the median age in Marianna?
The median age in Marianna is 40.2 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Marianna?
The average commute to work in Marianna is 22 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marianna?
The unemployment rate in Marianna is 28.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marianna?
7.4% of adults in Marianna 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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