Living in West Crossett, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Crossett · Census data 2020–2024
West Crossett has 1,413 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $55,378 (9% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $94,500, the median rent is $1,065/month.
West Crossett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Crossett at a glance
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age
- 47.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $55,378State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $94,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,065/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Crossett a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in West Crossett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Crossett the median home value is $94,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,065 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,053 a month in housing costs.
West Crossett median household income
The median household income in West Crossett is $55,378 and the income per person is $26,753. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in West Crossett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 653
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 25.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.89
West Crossett demographics
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 489
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Crossett ›
Education in West Crossett
5.1% of adults 25 and older in West Crossett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Crossett
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
West Crossett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Crossett | 1,413 | $55,378 | $94,500 | $1,065 |
| Crossett | 4,639 | $44,672 | $114,600 | $707 |
| North Crossett | 2,556 | $32,917 | $70,100 | $762 |
| Huttig | 401 | $55,000 | $46,200 | $660 |
| Hamburg | 2,886 | $34,234 | $77,100 | $643 |
| Strong | 434 | $36,063 | $66,600 | $488 |
| Marion | 539 | $28,452 | $142,100 | $806 |
| Hermitage | 327 | $23,047 | $107,800 | $399 |
| Lacey | 746 | $63,099 | $209,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Crossett, AR?
The median household income in West Crossett is $55,378, 9% 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 West Crossett?
The median home value in West Crossett is $94,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in West Crossett?
The median gross rent in West Crossett is $1,065 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is West Crossett, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in West Crossett?
The median age in West Crossett is 47.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in West Crossett?
The average commute to work in West Crossett is 19 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Crossett?
The unemployment rate in West Crossett is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Crossett?
5.1% of adults in West Crossett 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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