Living in McGehee, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGehee · Census data 2020–2024
McGehee has 3,666 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $36,875 (39% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $98,800, the median rent is $784/month.
McGehee at a glance
- Population
- 3,666
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $36,875State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $98,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is McGehee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 34%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McGehee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGehee the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $981 a month in housing costs.
McGehee median household income
The median household income in McGehee is $36,875 and the income per person is $22,072. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in McGehee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,704
- Owner-occupied
- 46.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.1%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.59
McGehee demographics
- Population
- 3,666
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 1,400
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGehee ›
Education in McGehee
13.6% of adults 25 and older in McGehee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGehee
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
McGehee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGehee | 3,666 | $36,875 | $98,800 | $784 |
| Reed | 156 | $31,125 | — | $720 |
| Tillar | 119 | $72,708 | $80,800 | — |
| Dermott | 2,330 | $27,212 | $68,400 | $527 |
| Arkansas City | 456 | $41,900 | $104,700 | $625 |
| Winchester | 122 | $43,333 | — | — |
| Dumas | 3,768 | $34,787 | $84,400 | $718 |
| Watson | 214 | $30,139 | $48,600 | — |
| Mitchellville | 320 | $40,313 | $73,200 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in McGehee, AR?
The median household income in McGehee is $36,875, 39% 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 McGehee?
The median home value in McGehee is $98,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in McGehee?
The median gross rent in McGehee is $784 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is McGehee, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 34%.
What is the median age in McGehee?
The median age in McGehee is 36.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in McGehee?
The average commute to work in McGehee is 17 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGehee?
The unemployment rate in McGehee is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGehee?
13.6% of adults in McGehee 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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