Cost of Living in Crittenden County, Arkansas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Crittenden County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Crittenden County ranks #2,992 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 5%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Crittenden County, Arkansas
Crittenden's affordability squeeze
At 19.5%, Crittenden County's rent-to-income ratio exceeds both the national standard and Arkansas' state average of 18.1%, signaling tighter housing affordability. The median household income of $54,271 falls well below the national median of $74,755, while median rent of $883 monthly is the highest among our comparison counties.
Below-average affordability for Arkansas
Crittenden County ranks among the less affordable Arkansas counties, with a 19.5% rent-to-income ratio that exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points. This reflects both lower local incomes and higher rents relative to neighboring counties in the same region.
Higher rents, tighter budgets
Crittenden County's median rent of $883 is notably higher than Cross County ($797) and Dallas County ($626), despite lower median household income than Crawford County ($60,362). Homeownership costs similarly run high at $863 monthly, making both renting and buying more expensive here than in surrounding areas.
Rent and mortgage burden
With median household income of $54,271, renting at $883 monthly consumes 19.5% of income, while homeownership at $863 monthly takes 19.1%—both above comfort thresholds. The median home value of $155,100 is among the highest in the region, further straining household budgets.
Crittenden demands careful planning
Before relocating to Crittenden County, ensure your household income exceeds $54,000 or negotiate remote work with a higher-wage employer. The housing-to-income strain here leaves less flexibility for unexpected expenses compared to nearby alternatives.
Cost of Living Advisory: Crittenden County
Affordability Verdict
Crittenden County is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $883/month representing approximately 19.5% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 30.0%.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Crittenden County pay $883/month on average, compared to $863/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 2%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $35,320/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $36,986/year. With a median household income of $54,271, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 30.0% of renter households in Crittenden County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Crittenden County sits 7% more expensive than Crawford County ($828/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
19.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,266
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.1%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Crittenden County
Median home value is $155,100. Estimated monthly cost: $1,238 vs. your max of $1,266.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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