Cost of Living in Ward, AR
Population 6,367 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Buyers in Ward can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $182,000 against $78,841 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 30 miles northeast of Little Rock, Ward falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Little Rock's $221,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Ward
The median home value in Ward is $182,100 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,147/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,841/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above 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, Ward has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.
Ward has limited residential data
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Ward, AR?
Ward has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.
What is average rent in Ward, AR?
The median gross rent in Ward is $1,147 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Ward?
The median home value in Ward is $182,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Ward?
The median household income in Ward is $78,841 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Ward, AR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ward is 9.5%. The Arkansas state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Ward, AR affordable?
Yes, Ward is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.
Ward at a Glance
- Population
- 6,367
- Median Income
- $78,841
- Home Value
- $182,100
- Median Rent
- $1,147/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.5%
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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