Living in West Fork, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Fork · Census data 2020–2024
West Fork has 3,095 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $77,566 (28% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $201,000, the median rent is $1,095/month.
West Fork at a glance
- Population
- 3,095
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $77,566State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $201,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Fork the median home value is $201,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,241 a month in housing costs.
West Fork median household income
The median household income in West Fork is $77,566 and the income per person is $35,162. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in West Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,193
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.70
West Fork demographics
- Population
- 3,095
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,145
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Fork ›
Education in West Fork
24.4% of adults 25 and older in West Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
West Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork | 3,095 | $77,566 | $201,000 | $1,095 |
| Greenland | 1,274 | $69,821 | $228,000 | $1,150 |
| Prairie Grove | 7,798 | $70,701 | $256,000 | $968 |
| Farmington | 9,094 | $90,469 | $304,800 | $1,321 |
| Fayetteville | 99,319 | $62,695 | $349,600 | $1,065 |
| Winslow | 291 | $42,292 | $172,200 | $525 |
| Elkins | 3,808 | $81,789 | $212,500 | $1,431 |
| Lincoln | 2,794 | $68,333 | $168,900 | $1,107 |
| Johnson | 3,656 | $95,844 | $312,900 | $1,104 |
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What is the median household income in West Fork, AR?
The median household income in West Fork is $77,566, 28% 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 West Fork?
The median home value in West Fork is $201,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in West Fork?
The median gross rent in West Fork is $1,095 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is West Fork, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in West Fork?
The median age in West Fork is 36.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in West Fork?
The average commute to work in West Fork is 24 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Fork?
The unemployment rate in West Fork is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Fork?
24.4% of adults in West Fork 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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