Living in Searcy, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Searcy · Census data 2020–2024
Searcy has 23,340 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $52,170 (14% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $188,500, the median rent is $905/month.
Searcy at a glance
- Population
- 23,340
- Median age
- 32.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $52,170State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $188,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $905/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Searcy a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Searcy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Searcy the median home value is $188,500, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Searcy median household income
The median household income in Searcy is $52,170 and the income per person is $28,824. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Searcy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,016
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.36
Searcy demographics
- Population
- 23,340
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 8,776
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Searcy ›
Education in Searcy
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Searcy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Searcy
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Searcy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy | 23,340 | $52,170 | $188,500 | $905 |
| Higginson | 1,055 | $76,957 | $132,000 | $1,016 |
| Kensett | 1,937 | $31,207 | $90,400 | $744 |
| Judsonia | 2,052 | $43,279 | $117,600 | $598 |
| Garner | 175 | $66,389 | — | — |
| Griffithville | 249 | $32,000 | $72,000 | $700 |
| Letona | 213 | $38,438 | $113,900 | $775 |
| McRae | 623 | $35,132 | $99,400 | $668 |
| Bald Knob | 2,518 | $48,355 | $142,400 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Searcy, AR?
The median household income in Searcy is $52,170, 14% 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 Searcy?
The median home value in Searcy is $188,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Searcy?
The median gross rent in Searcy is $905 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Searcy, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Searcy?
The median age in Searcy is 32.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Searcy?
The average commute to work in Searcy is 16 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Searcy?
The unemployment rate in Searcy is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Searcy?
29.6% of adults in Searcy 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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