Living in Marmaduke, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marmaduke · Census data 2020–2024
Marmaduke has 1,240 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $51,250 (16% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $112,200, the median rent is $748/month.
Marmaduke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marmaduke at a glance
- Population
- 1,240
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $112,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Marmaduke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marmaduke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marmaduke the median home value is $112,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $877 a month in housing costs.
Marmaduke median household income
The median household income in Marmaduke is $51,250 and the income per person is $26,815. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Marmaduke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 638
- Owner-occupied
- 47.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.2%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.30
Marmaduke demographics
- Population
- 1,240
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 538
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marmaduke ›
Education in Marmaduke
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Marmaduke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marmaduke
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Marmaduke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaduke | 1,240 | $51,250 | $112,200 | $748 |
| Lafe | 478 | $36,429 | $82,400 | $775 |
| Rector | 1,750 | $47,760 | $91,300 | $667 |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,164 | $82,292 | $184,900 | $785 |
| Cardwell | 816 | $22,500 | $38,800 | $767 |
| Paragould | 30,215 | $56,980 | $181,500 | $925 |
| Arbyrd | 432 | $37,000 | $46,800 | $618 |
| Senath | 1,662 | $31,667 | $79,500 | $530 |
| Greenway | 261 | $39,375 | $46,300 | $579 |
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What is the median household income in Marmaduke, AR?
The median household income in Marmaduke is $51,250, 16% 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 Marmaduke?
The median home value in Marmaduke is $112,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Marmaduke?
The median gross rent in Marmaduke is $748 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Marmaduke, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Marmaduke?
The median age in Marmaduke is 37.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Marmaduke?
The average commute to work in Marmaduke is 21 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marmaduke?
The unemployment rate in Marmaduke is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marmaduke?
13.9% of adults in Marmaduke 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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