Living in Mountain Pine, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mountain Pine · Census data 2020–2024
Mountain Pine has 555 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $49,013 (19% lower than the Arkansas median), the median rent is $624/month.
Mountain Pine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mountain Pine at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 45.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $49,013State: $60,773
- Median rent
- $624/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mountain Pine a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Mountain Pine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mountain Pine the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $735 a month in housing costs.
Mountain Pine median household income
The median household income in Mountain Pine is $49,013 and the income per person is $20,955. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Mountain Pine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 25.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.47
Mountain Pine demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mountain Pine ›
Education in Mountain Pine
2.4% of adults 25 and older in Mountain Pine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mountain Pine
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Mountain Pine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pine | 555 | $49,013 | — | $624 |
| Piney | 4,458 | $50,901 | $134,400 | $971 |
| Rockwell | 3,986 | $63,500 | $289,800 | $1,009 |
| Hot Springs | 37,920 | $47,760 | $165,500 | $914 |
| Lake Hamilton | 2,127 | $73,696 | $405,900 | $1,129 |
| Pearcy | 363 | $30,278 | $53,400 | — |
| Hot Springs Village | 16,327 | $75,370 | $272,000 | $1,209 |
| Fountain Lake | 548 | $60,093 | $164,300 | — |
| Jones Mills | 230 | $53,750 | $156,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mountain Pine, AR?
The median household income in Mountain Pine is $49,013, 19% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Mountain Pine?
The median gross rent in Mountain Pine is $624 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Mountain Pine, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Mountain Pine?
The median age in Mountain Pine is 45.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Mountain Pine?
The average commute to work in Mountain Pine is 22 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Pine?
The unemployment rate in Mountain Pine is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mountain Pine?
2.4% of adults in Mountain Pine 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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