Living in Prairie Creek, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Creek has 2,493 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $93,391 (54% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $423,300, the median rent is $897/month.
Prairie Creek at a glance
- Population
- 2,493
- Median age
- 48.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $93,391State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $423,300State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $897/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Prairie Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values 125% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Prairie Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie Creek the median home value is $423,300, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,551 a month in housing costs.
Prairie Creek median household income
The median household income in Prairie Creek is $93,391 and the income per person is $44,191. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Prairie Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 997
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.65
Prairie Creek demographics
- Population
- 2,493
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 942
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Creek ›
Education in Prairie Creek
40% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Prairie Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Creek | 2,493 | $93,391 | $423,300 | $897 |
| Avoca | 799 | $62,273 | $235,500 | $900 |
| Rogers | 72,981 | $86,728 | $308,200 | $1,270 |
| Little Flock | 3,056 | $60,878 | $467,600 | $955 |
| Lowell | 10,849 | $95,527 | $284,200 | $1,136 |
| Pea Ridge | 8,108 | $95,521 | $297,500 | $1,818 |
| Lost Bridge Village | 303 | $61,875 | $281,300 | — |
| Garfield | 508 | $74,583 | $225,000 | $888 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | $112,792 | $428,500 | $1,344 |
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What is the median household income in Prairie Creek, AR?
The median household income in Prairie Creek is $93,391, 54% higher 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 Prairie Creek?
The median home value in Prairie Creek is $423,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Prairie Creek?
The median gross rent in Prairie Creek is $897 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Prairie Creek, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values 125% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Prairie Creek?
The median age in Prairie Creek is 48.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Prairie Creek?
The average commute to work in Prairie Creek is 24 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Creek?
The unemployment rate in Prairie Creek is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie Creek?
40% of adults in Prairie Creek 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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