Living in Monette, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monette · Census data 2020–2024
Monette has 1,251 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $54,167 (11% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $114,200, the median rent is $583/month.
Monette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monette at a glance
- Population
- 1,251
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $54,167State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $114,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Monette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Monette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monette the median home value is $114,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.
Monette median household income
The median household income in Monette is $54,167 and the income per person is $33,285. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Monette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 680
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.20
Monette demographics
- Population
- 1,251
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monette ›
Education in Monette
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Monette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monette
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Monette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monette | 1,251 | $54,167 | $114,200 | $583 |
| Black Oak | 179 | $54,643 | $68,400 | $850 |
| Leachville | 1,852 | $51,406 | $111,800 | $520 |
| Lake City | 2,531 | $60,273 | $152,000 | $854 |
| Caraway | 1,087 | $38,558 | $85,900 | $603 |
| Manila | 3,691 | $55,792 | $172,000 | $711 |
| Cardwell | 816 | $22,500 | $38,800 | $767 |
| Arbyrd | 432 | $37,000 | $46,800 | $618 |
| Brookland | 4,377 | $57,308 | $169,200 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Monette, AR?
The median household income in Monette is $54,167, 11% 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 Monette?
The median home value in Monette is $114,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Monette?
The median gross rent in Monette is $583 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is Monette, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Monette?
The median age in Monette is 43.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Monette?
The average commute to work in Monette is 24 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monette?
The unemployment rate in Monette is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monette?
21.1% of adults in Monette 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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