Living in Tontitown, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tontitown · Census data 2020–2024
Tontitown has 6,425 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $85,603 (41% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $430,500, the median rent is $1,346/month.
Tontitown at a glance
- Population
- 6,425
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $85,603State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $430,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,346/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Tontitown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 129% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Tontitown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tontitown the median home value is $430,500, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,346 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,043 a month in housing costs.
Tontitown median household income
The median household income in Tontitown is $85,603 and the income per person is $51,810. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Tontitown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,567
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.58
Tontitown demographics
- Population
- 6,425
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 2,486
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tontitown ›
Education in Tontitown
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Tontitown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tontitown
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Tontitown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tontitown | 6,425 | $85,603 | $430,500 | $1,346 |
| Elm Springs | 3,069 | $131,739 | $460,100 | $1,321 |
| Johnson | 3,656 | $95,844 | $312,900 | $1,104 |
| Springdale | 88,160 | $69,787 | $261,800 | $1,071 |
| Cave Springs | 6,008 | $146,473 | $460,300 | $2,222 |
| Fayetteville | 99,319 | $62,695 | $349,600 | $1,065 |
| Lowell | 10,849 | $95,527 | $284,200 | $1,136 |
| Highfill | 2,191 | $92,596 | $274,300 | $1,423 |
| Farmington | 9,094 | $90,469 | $304,800 | $1,321 |
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What is the median household income in Tontitown, AR?
The median household income in Tontitown is $85,603, 41% higher 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 Tontitown?
The median home value in Tontitown is $430,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Tontitown?
The median gross rent in Tontitown is $1,346 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Tontitown, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 129% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Tontitown?
The median age in Tontitown is 35.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Tontitown?
The average commute to work in Tontitown is 21 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tontitown?
The unemployment rate in Tontitown is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tontitown?
46.4% of adults in Tontitown 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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