Cost of Living in Lonoke County, Arkansas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Lonoke County Compares
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Lonoke County ranks #2,269 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 28%)
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Lonoke County Housing Costs and Rent-to-Income Snapshot
The official median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) in Lonoke County is 24.0%. This figure, documented in ACS table B25071, is 4.4 percentage points below the Arkansas unweighted county mean of 28.4%. For renter-occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,025 per month, which is $251 above the state unweighted county mean of $774. Renter-households in the county have a median income of $47,871. Regarding homeownership, the median home value is $193,600, positioned above the Arkansas unweighted county mean of $141,465. Median selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units are $1,042, while the state unweighted county mean for this metric is $663. These statistics represent a snapshot from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey period and do not provide indications of future market trends or financial suitability for specific household types. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
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Cost of Living Advisory: Lonoke County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 24.0% of renter household income in Lonoke County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $1,025 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $1,042. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $41,000 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Arkansas unweighted mean of county median rents is $774 per month. Lonoke County's $1,025 median is 32.4% above that comparison value.
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Rent Burden
16.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,699
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.2%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Lonoke County
Median home value is $193,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,546 vs. your max of $1,699.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
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