Living in McAlmont, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McAlmont · Census data 2020–2024
McAlmont has 1,088 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $34,696 (43% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $209,900, the median rent is $950/month.
McAlmont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McAlmont at a glance
- Population
- 1,088
- Median age
- 31.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $34,696State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $209,900State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is McAlmont a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Arkansas median; home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 26.9%; a poverty rate of 34.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McAlmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McAlmont the median home value is $209,900, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,023 a month in housing costs.
McAlmont median household income
The median household income in McAlmont is $34,696 and the income per person is $18,830. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in McAlmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 846
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 38.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.09
38.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McAlmont has many vacation and second homes.
McAlmont demographics
- Population
- 1,088
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 521
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McAlmont ›
Education in McAlmont
24% of adults 25 and older in McAlmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McAlmont
- Unemployment rate
- 26.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 45.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.8%
McAlmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | $209,900 | $950 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | $178,900 | $1,069 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | $199,500 | $1,101 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | $163,400 | $930 |
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | $157,800 | $1,197 |
| Cammack Village | 797 | $101,250 | $323,600 | $1,700 |
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | $236,400 | $1,106 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | $62,900 | — |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | $291,700 | $1,047 |
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What is the median household income in McAlmont, AR?
The median household income in McAlmont is $34,696, 43% 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 McAlmont?
The median home value in McAlmont is $209,900, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in McAlmont?
The median gross rent in McAlmont is $950 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is McAlmont, AR a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Arkansas median; home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 26.9%; a poverty rate of 34.2%.
What is the median age in McAlmont?
The median age in McAlmont is 31.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in McAlmont?
The average commute to work in McAlmont is 24 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McAlmont?
The unemployment rate in McAlmont is 26.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McAlmont?
24% of adults in McAlmont 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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