Living in Salesville, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salesville · Census data 2020–2024
Salesville has 515 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $38,750 (36% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $116,300, the median rent is $994/month.
Salesville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salesville at a glance
- Population
- 515
- Median age
- 50State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $116,300State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Salesville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Salesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salesville the median home value is $116,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 12.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $870 a month in housing costs.
Salesville median household income
The median household income in Salesville is $38,750 and the income per person is $22,620. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Salesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 323
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 30.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.30
30.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salesville has many vacation and second homes.
Salesville demographics
- Population
- 515
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salesville ›
Education in Salesville
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Salesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salesville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Salesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesville | 515 | $38,750 | $116,300 | $994 |
| Norfork | 690 | $32,167 | $182,000 | $694 |
| Briarcliff | 257 | $61,875 | $192,500 | $854 |
| Mountain Home | 13,108 | $41,274 | $169,800 | $865 |
| Henderson | 415 | $43,767 | $188,600 | — |
| Pineville | 306 | $38,906 | — | $883 |
| Calico Rock | 1,771 | $26,655 | $93,800 | $405 |
| Gassville | 1,850 | $38,750 | $142,700 | $739 |
| Cotter | 1,063 | $35,792 | $193,100 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Salesville, AR?
The median household income in Salesville is $38,750, 36% 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 Salesville?
The median home value in Salesville is $116,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Salesville?
The median gross rent in Salesville is $994 per month, about 12.7% of household income.
Is Salesville, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Salesville?
The median age in Salesville is 50 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Salesville?
The average commute to work in Salesville is 19 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salesville?
The unemployment rate in Salesville is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salesville?
14.3% of adults in Salesville 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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