Cost of Living in Sheridan, AR

Population 5,063 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sheridan is a smaller Arkansas community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $61,025 and housing costs ($182,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 30 miles south of Little Rock, Sheridan falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Little Rock's $221,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 60
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Sheridan

The median home value in Sheridan is $182,300 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $757/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,025/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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, Sheridan has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$182,300
40% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$221,069
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$757/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.1x
Favors renting
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 63.9%
Renter-occupied 36.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$757
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,371/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
32.7 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.5%
Carpooled
10.9%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
14.9%

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
$61,025
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,496
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%
Graduate degree 7.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.5
Male median age 35.8
Female median age 39.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sheridan, AR?

Sheridan has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sheridan, AR?

The median gross rent in Sheridan is $757 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sheridan?

The median home value in Sheridan is $182,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sheridan?

The median household income in Sheridan is $61,025 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sheridan, AR?

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

Is Sheridan, AR affordable?

Yes, Sheridan is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.

Sheridan at a Glance

Population
5,063
Median Income
$61,025
Home Value
$182,300
Median Rent
$757/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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