Living in Morrilton, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morrilton · Census data 2020–2024
Morrilton has 7,080 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $47,572 (22% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $160,900, the median rent is $717/month.
Morrilton at a glance
- Population
- 7,080
- Median age
- 38.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $47,572State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $160,900State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $717/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Morrilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Morrilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morrilton the median home value is $160,900, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,040 a month in housing costs.
Morrilton median household income
The median household income in Morrilton is $47,572 and the income per person is $22,814. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Morrilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,160
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.53
Morrilton demographics
- Population
- 7,080
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 2,729
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morrilton ›
Education in Morrilton
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Morrilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morrilton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Morrilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton | 7,080 | $47,572 | $160,900 | $717 |
| Oppelo | 1,118 | $65,521 | $118,900 | $787 |
| Plumerville | 1,128 | $42,552 | $122,000 | $719 |
| Perry | 356 | $41,354 | $73,300 | $788 |
| Houston | 299 | $45,625 | $85,000 | $882 |
| Menifee | 409 | $64,315 | $123,600 | — |
| Perryville | 1,390 | $57,400 | $133,600 | $631 |
| Bigelow | 393 | $52,250 | $120,100 | $675 |
| Atkins | 2,877 | $61,908 | $124,400 | $889 |
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What is the median household income in Morrilton, AR?
The median household income in Morrilton is $47,572, 22% 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 Morrilton?
The median home value in Morrilton is $160,900, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Morrilton?
The median gross rent in Morrilton is $717 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Morrilton, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Morrilton?
The median age in Morrilton is 38.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Morrilton?
The average commute to work in Morrilton is 22 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morrilton?
The unemployment rate in Morrilton is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morrilton?
19.3% of adults in Morrilton 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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