Living in Reed, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reed · Census data 2020–2024
Reed has 156 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $31,125 (49% lower than the Arkansas median), the median rent is $720/month.
Reed is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Reed at a glance
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 55.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $31,125State: $60,773
- Median rent
- $720/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Reed a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 14.7%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 23%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Reed
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reed the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Reed median household income
The median household income in Reed is $31,125 and the income per person is $24,014. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Reed: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 96
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.75
Reed demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 40.4%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reed ›
Education in Reed
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Reed have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reed
- Unemployment rate
- 23%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 97.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 47.2%
Reed vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed | 156 | $31,125 | — | $720 |
| Tillar | 119 | $72,708 | $80,800 | — |
| Winchester | 122 | $43,333 | — | — |
| McGehee | 3,666 | $36,875 | $98,800 | $784 |
| Dermott | 2,330 | $27,212 | $68,400 | $527 |
| Dumas | 3,768 | $34,787 | $84,400 | $718 |
| Mitchellville | 320 | $40,313 | $73,200 | $756 |
| Arkansas City | 456 | $41,900 | $104,700 | $625 |
| Watson | 214 | $30,139 | $48,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Reed, AR?
The median household income in Reed is $31,125, 49% 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 Reed?
The median gross rent in Reed is $720 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Reed, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 14.7%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 23%.
What is the median age in Reed?
The median age in Reed is 55.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Reed?
The average commute to work in Reed is 41 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reed?
The unemployment rate in Reed is 23% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reed?
11.9% of adults in Reed 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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