Living in Paragould, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paragould · Census data 2020–2024
Paragould has 30,215 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $56,980 (6% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $181,500, the median rent is $925/month.
Paragould at a glance
- Population
- 30,215
- Median age
- 36.2State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $56,980State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $181,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Paragould a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Paragould
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paragould the median home value is $181,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,249 a month in housing costs.
Paragould median household income
The median household income in Paragould is $56,980 and the income per person is $28,136. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Paragould: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,650
- Owner-occupied
- 56.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.4%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.53
Paragould demographics
- Population
- 30,215
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 11,680
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paragould ›
Education in Paragould
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Paragould have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paragould
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Paragould vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould | 30,215 | $56,980 | $181,500 | $925 |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,164 | $82,292 | $184,900 | $785 |
| Walcott | 315 | $170,856 | $75,300 | — |
| Lafe | 478 | $36,429 | $82,400 | $775 |
| Brookland | 4,377 | $57,308 | $169,200 | $1,008 |
| Marmaduke | 1,240 | $51,250 | $112,200 | $748 |
| Cardwell | 816 | $22,500 | $38,800 | $767 |
| Monette | 1,251 | $54,167 | $114,200 | $583 |
| Arbyrd | 432 | $37,000 | $46,800 | $618 |
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What is the median household income in Paragould, AR?
The median household income in Paragould is $56,980, 6% 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 Paragould?
The median home value in Paragould is $181,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Paragould?
The median gross rent in Paragould is $925 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Paragould, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Paragould?
The median age in Paragould is 36.2 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Paragould?
The average commute to work in Paragould is 20 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paragould?
The unemployment rate in Paragould is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paragould?
16.1% of adults in Paragould 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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