Living in Russellville, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russellville · Census data 2020–2024
Russellville has 29,162 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $50,877 (16% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $172,400, the median rent is $842/month.
Russellville at a glance
- Population
- 29,162
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $50,877State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $172,400State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Russellville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Russellville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russellville the median home value is $172,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Russellville median household income
The median household income in Russellville is $50,877 and the income per person is $27,697. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Russellville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,675
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.52
Russellville demographics
- Population
- 29,162
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 10,399
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russellville ›
Education in Russellville
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Russellville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russellville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Russellville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville | 29,162 | $50,877 | $172,400 | $842 |
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | $138,600 | $984 |
| Pottsville | 3,229 | $68,558 | $171,600 | $797 |
| London | 1,217 | $49,688 | $99,800 | $827 |
| Dover | 1,795 | $32,332 | $112,200 | $816 |
| Atkins | 2,877 | $61,908 | $124,400 | $889 |
| Knoxville | 663 | $45,714 | $125,700 | $854 |
| Hector | 334 | $46,250 | $124,200 | — |
| Appleton | 292 | $39,306 | $117,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Russellville, AR?
The median household income in Russellville is $50,877, 16% 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 Russellville?
The median home value in Russellville is $172,400, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Russellville?
The median gross rent in Russellville is $842 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Russellville, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Russellville?
The median age in Russellville is 30.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Russellville?
The average commute to work in Russellville is 16 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russellville?
The unemployment rate in Russellville is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russellville?
28.8% of adults in Russellville 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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