Living in Marvell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marvell · Census data 2020–2024
Marvell has 1,160 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $51,875 (15% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $58,200, the median rent is $641/month.
Marvell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marvell at a glance
- Population
- 1,160
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $58,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $641/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Marvell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 25.5%; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marvell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marvell the median home value is $58,200, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $641 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Marvell median household income
The median household income in Marvell is $51,875 and the income per person is $23,844. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Marvell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 578
- Owner-occupied
- 46.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.9%
- Vacant
- 26.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.72
Marvell demographics
- Population
- 1,160
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 427
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marvell ›
Education in Marvell
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Marvell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marvell
- Unemployment rate
- 25.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
Marvell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell | 1,160 | $51,875 | $58,200 | $641 |
| Rondo | 111 | $35,714 | $61,700 | $1,375 |
| Lexa | 138 | $45,089 | $93,100 | $713 |
| Lake View | 357 | $27,857 | $57,000 | $485 |
| Holly Grove | 495 | $36,333 | $78,500 | $485 |
| Moro | 264 | $41,442 | $18,100 | $705 |
| Helena-West Helena | 8,935 | $36,019 | $73,200 | $771 |
| Marianna | 3,417 | $20,138 | $81,700 | $660 |
| Elaine | 487 | $29,792 | $64,800 | $326 |
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What is the median household income in Marvell, AR?
The median household income in Marvell is $51,875, 15% 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 Marvell?
The median home value in Marvell is $58,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Marvell?
The median gross rent in Marvell is $641 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Marvell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 25.5%; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
What is the median age in Marvell?
The median age in Marvell is 37.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Marvell?
The average commute to work in Marvell is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marvell?
The unemployment rate in Marvell is 25.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marvell?
18.1% of adults in Marvell 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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