Living in Patterson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson has 364 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $42,250 (30% lower than the Arkansas median), the median rent is $656/month.
Patterson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patterson at a glance
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $42,250State: $60,773
- Median rent
- $656/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Patterson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $656 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $695 a month in housing costs.
Patterson median household income
The median household income in Patterson is $42,250 and the income per person is $25,742. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Patterson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.62
Patterson demographics
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 139
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson ›
Education in Patterson
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.6%
Patterson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 364 | $42,250 | — | $656 |
| McCrory | 1,850 | $43,516 | $89,400 | $560 |
| Augusta | 1,859 | $50,575 | $117,000 | $650 |
| Weldon | 136 | $54,583 | — | — |
| Bradford | 522 | $33,977 | $89,600 | $475 |
| Hickory Ridge | 259 | $31,250 | $53,300 | $763 |
| Russell | 218 | $22,917 | $75,000 | $298 |
| Cotton Plant | 444 | $11,790 | $41,100 | $569 |
| Bald Knob | 2,518 | $48,355 | $142,400 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson, AR?
The median household income in Patterson is $42,250, 30% 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 Patterson?
The median gross rent in Patterson is $656 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Patterson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
What is the median age in Patterson?
The median age in Patterson is 39.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Patterson?
The average commute to work in Patterson is 21 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson?
The unemployment rate in Patterson is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson?
3.6% of adults in Patterson 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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