Living in Rover, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rover · Census data 2020–2024
Rover has 142 residents with a median age of 65.7. The median household income is $83,264 (37% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $79,700.
Rover is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rover at a glance
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 65.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $83,264State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $79,700State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
Is Rover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 58% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rover the median home value is $79,700, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rover median household income
The median household income in Rover is $83,264 and the income per person is $45,258. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Rover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 34.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.00
34.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rover has many vacation and second homes.
Rover demographics
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 65.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 61.3%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rover ›
Education in Rover
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Rover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rover
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Rover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover | 142 | $83,264 | $79,700 | — |
| Plainview | 550 | $45,329 | $111,200 | $425 |
| Danville | 2,289 | $64,420 | $122,700 | $635 |
| Belleville | 517 | $66,401 | $105,400 | $738 |
| Ola | 914 | $32,679 | $61,600 | $574 |
| Havana | 343 | $53,000 | $81,900 | $1,050 |
| Casa | 206 | $73,889 | $63,800 | $646 |
| Blue Mountain | 139 | $22,750 | $74,300 | — |
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | $138,600 | $984 |
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What is the median household income in Rover, AR?
The median household income in Rover is $83,264, 37% 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 Rover?
The median home value in Rover is $79,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Rover, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 58% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Rover?
The median age in Rover is 65.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
What is the unemployment rate in Rover?
The unemployment rate in Rover is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rover?
4.9% of adults in Rover 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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