Cost of Living in Gravette, AR

Population 3,629 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023

68
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Gravette stay well under national norms: a median home value of $189,000 against median household incomes of $65,014 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Arkansas.

Located 80 miles southwest of Springfield, Gravette is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 14% higher than Springfield's $165,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 78

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Gravette

The median home value in Gravette is $189,100 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,028/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,014/year is 13% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arkansas's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Gravette has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$189,100
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$722,877
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
22% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$638
1 BR
$684
2 BR
$848
3 BR
$1,151
4 BR
$1,256
Owner-occupied 65.6%
Renter-occupied 34.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,028
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,642/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.5 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.8%
Carpooled
6.8%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
3.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 3.0%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$65,014
13% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,416
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.3%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.9
Male median age 31.6
Female median age 39

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Gravette, AR?

Gravette has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.

What is average rent in Gravette, AR?

The median gross rent in Gravette is $1,028 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Gravette?

The median home value in Gravette is $189,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Gravette?

The median household income in Gravette is $65,014 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Gravette, AR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Gravette is 9.5%. The Arkansas state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Gravette, AR affordable?

Yes, Gravette is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.

Gravette at a Glance

Population
3,629
Median Income
$65,014
Home Value
$189,100
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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