Living in Wheatley, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheatley · Census data 2020–2024
Wheatley has 374 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $66,607 (10% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $170,800, the median rent is $836/month.
Wheatley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wheatley at a glance
- Population
- 374
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $66,607State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $836/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Wheatley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wheatley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheatley the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $838 a month in housing costs.
Wheatley median household income
The median household income in Wheatley is $66,607 and the income per person is $29,305. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Wheatley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 128
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.37
Wheatley demographics
- Population
- 374
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 111
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheatley ›
Education in Wheatley
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Wheatley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheatley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.5%
Wheatley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley | 374 | $66,607 | $170,800 | $836 |
| Brinkley | 2,596 | $38,996 | $94,000 | $608 |
| Cotton Plant | 444 | $11,790 | $41,100 | $569 |
| Moro | 264 | $41,442 | $18,100 | $705 |
| Palestine | 800 | $36,090 | $67,900 | $758 |
| Fredonia (Biscoe) | 135 | $60,313 | $82,500 | — |
| Forrest City | 12,646 | $35,689 | $92,000 | $805 |
| Clarendon | 1,820 | $33,818 | $65,900 | $614 |
| Caldwell | 441 | $68,375 | $123,500 | $740 |
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What is the median household income in Wheatley, AR?
The median household income in Wheatley is $66,607, 10% 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 Wheatley?
The median home value in Wheatley is $170,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Wheatley?
The median gross rent in Wheatley is $836 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Wheatley, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Wheatley?
The median age in Wheatley is 46.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Wheatley?
The average commute to work in Wheatley is 18 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheatley?
The unemployment rate in Wheatley is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheatley?
4.9% of adults in Wheatley 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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