Living in Rondo, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rondo · Census data 2020–2024
Rondo has 111 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $35,714 (41% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $61,700, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Rondo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rondo at a glance
- Population
- 111
- Median age
- 55.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $35,714State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $61,700State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rondo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 16.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rondo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rondo the median home value is $61,700, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Rondo median household income
The median household income in Rondo is $35,714 and the income per person is $24,250. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Rondo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 43.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.52
43.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rondo has many vacation and second homes.
Rondo demographics
- Population
- 111
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 8.1%
- 65 and older
- 39.6%
- Households
- 44
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rondo ›
Education in Rondo
2.9% of adults 25 and older in Rondo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rondo
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.4%
Rondo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo | 111 | $35,714 | $61,700 | $1,375 |
| Lexa | 138 | $45,089 | $93,100 | $713 |
| Marianna | 3,417 | $20,138 | $81,700 | $660 |
| Marvell | 1,160 | $51,875 | $58,200 | $641 |
| Moro | 264 | $41,442 | $18,100 | $705 |
| Helena-West Helena | 8,935 | $36,019 | $73,200 | $771 |
| Lake View | 357 | $27,857 | $57,000 | $485 |
| Holly Grove | 495 | $36,333 | $78,500 | $485 |
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What is the median household income in Rondo, AR?
The median household income in Rondo is $35,714, 41% 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 Rondo?
The median home value in Rondo is $61,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Rondo?
The median gross rent in Rondo is $1,375 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Rondo, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Rondo?
The median age in Rondo is 55.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Rondo?
The average commute to work in Rondo is 21 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rondo?
The unemployment rate in Rondo is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rondo?
2.9% of adults in Rondo 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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