Living in Strong, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Strong · Census data 2020–2024
Strong has 434 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $36,063 (41% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $66,600, the median rent is $488/month.
Strong is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Strong at a glance
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 63.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $36,063State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $66,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $488/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Strong a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 45 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Strong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Strong the median home value is $66,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $759 a month in housing costs.
Strong median household income
The median household income in Strong is $36,063 and the income per person is $21,412. 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Strong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 324
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.73
Strong demographics
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 63.5
- Under 18
- 6.2%
- 65 and older
- 41.9%
- Households
- 251
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Strong ›
Education in Strong
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Strong have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Strong
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.9%
Strong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | 434 | $36,063 | $66,600 | $488 |
| Huttig | 401 | $55,000 | $46,200 | $660 |
| Marion | 539 | $28,452 | $142,100 | $806 |
| Calion | 355 | $41,417 | $89,400 | — |
| El Dorado | 17,115 | $49,244 | $124,100 | $880 |
| West Crossett | 1,413 | $55,378 | $94,500 | $1,065 |
| Lillie | 133 | $53,750 | — | — |
| Norphlet | 1,003 | $51,705 | $120,800 | $597 |
| Crossett | 4,639 | $44,672 | $114,600 | $707 |
More for people moving to Strong
Strong ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Strong: FAQ
What is the median household income in Strong, AR?
The median household income in Strong is $36,063, 41% 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 Strong?
The median home value in Strong is $66,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Strong?
The median gross rent in Strong is $488 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Strong, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 45 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.9%.
What is the median age in Strong?
The median age in Strong is 63.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Strong?
The average commute to work in Strong is 45 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Strong?
The unemployment rate in Strong is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Strong?
8.8% of adults in Strong 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.
Last updated: