Living in St. Francis, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Francis · Census data 2020–2024
St. Francis has 177 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $37,188 (39% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $47,800, the median rent is $575/month.
St. Francis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Francis at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 49.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $37,188State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $47,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is St. Francis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Francis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Francis the median home value is $47,800, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $688 a month in housing costs.
St. Francis median household income
The median household income in St. Francis is $37,188 and the income per person is $22,898. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in St. Francis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.16
St. Francis demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 32.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Francis ›
Education in St. Francis
6% of adults 25 and older in St. Francis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Francis
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
St. Francis vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in St. Francis, AR?
The median household income in St. Francis is $37,188, 39% 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 St. Francis?
The median home value in St. Francis is $47,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in St. Francis?
The median gross rent in St. Francis is $575 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is St. Francis, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in St. Francis?
The median age in St. Francis is 49.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in St. Francis?
The average commute to work in St. Francis is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Francis?
The unemployment rate in St. Francis is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Francis?
6% of adults in St. Francis 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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