Living in Rockwell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockwell · Census data 2020–2024
Rockwell has 3,986 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $63,500 (4% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $289,800, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Rockwell at a glance
- Population
- 3,986
- Median age
- 37.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $63,500State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $289,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rockwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rockwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockwell the median home value is $289,800, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,425 a month in housing costs.
Rockwell median household income
The median household income in Rockwell is $63,500 and the income per person is $40,780. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Rockwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,989
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.46
Rockwell demographics
- Population
- 3,986
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,618
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockwell ›
Education in Rockwell
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Rockwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockwell
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Rockwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell | 3,986 | $63,500 | $289,800 | $1,009 |
| Piney | 4,458 | $50,901 | $134,400 | $971 |
| Lake Hamilton | 2,127 | $73,696 | $405,900 | $1,129 |
| Hot Springs | 37,920 | $47,760 | $165,500 | $914 |
| Mountain Pine | 555 | $49,013 | — | $624 |
| Pearcy | 363 | $30,278 | $53,400 | — |
| Jones Mills | 230 | $53,750 | $156,100 | — |
| Fountain Lake | 548 | $60,093 | $164,300 | — |
| Hot Springs Village | 16,327 | $75,370 | $272,000 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Rockwell, AR?
The median household income in Rockwell is $63,500, 4% 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 Rockwell?
The median home value in Rockwell is $289,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Rockwell?
The median gross rent in Rockwell is $1,009 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Rockwell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rockwell?
The median age in Rockwell is 37.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Rockwell?
The average commute to work in Rockwell is 21 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockwell?
The unemployment rate in Rockwell is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockwell?
29.9% of adults in Rockwell 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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