Living in Wynne, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wynne · Census data 2020–2024
Wynne has 8,120 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $43,250 (29% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $141,100, the median rent is $760/month.
Wynne at a glance
- Population
- 8,120
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $43,250State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $141,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wynne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wynne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wynne the median home value is $141,100, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Wynne median household income
The median household income in Wynne is $43,250 and the income per person is $28,189. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Wynne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,554
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.54
Wynne demographics
- Population
- 8,120
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 3,133
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wynne ›
Education in Wynne
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Wynne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wynne
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Wynne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynne | 8,120 | $43,250 | $141,100 | $760 |
| Colt | 510 | $22,188 | $93,800 | $711 |
| Cherry Valley | 543 | $31,563 | $77,500 | $538 |
| Caldwell | 441 | $68,375 | $123,500 | $740 |
| Parkin | 694 | $23,942 | $43,500 | $512 |
| Forrest City | 12,646 | $35,689 | $92,000 | $805 |
| Madison | 476 | $55,893 | $120,400 | $725 |
| Widener | 238 | $45,938 | $41,800 | $563 |
| Hickory Ridge | 259 | $31,250 | $53,300 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Wynne, AR?
The median household income in Wynne is $43,250, 29% 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 Wynne?
The median home value in Wynne is $141,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Wynne?
The median gross rent in Wynne is $760 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Wynne, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Wynne?
The median age in Wynne is 37.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Wynne?
The average commute to work in Wynne is 22 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wynne?
The unemployment rate in Wynne is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wynne?
21.8% of adults in Wynne 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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