Best places to retire in Arkansas
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Arkansas
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Arkansas. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Arkansas.
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#25. Sherwood
- Population: 31,004
- Median home value: $154,800 (71% own)
- Median rent: $834 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $63,131
- Pictured: 11129 Mine Rd, Sherwood ($630,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $154,800 (71% own)
- Median rent: $834 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $63,131
- Pictured: 11129 Mine Rd, Sherwood ($630,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#24. Mena
- Population: 5,558
- Median home value: $88,500 (62% own)
- Median rent: $660 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $35,300
- Pictured: 835 Polk Road 57, Mena ($995,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $88,500 (62% own)
- Median rent: $660 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $35,300
- Pictured: 835 Polk Road 57, Mena ($995,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#23. Lonoke
- Population: 4,238
- Median home value: $127,400 (64% own)
- Median rent: $611 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $45,714
- Pictured: 265 Centurion Pl, Lonoke ($368,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $127,400 (64% own)
- Median rent: $611 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $45,714
- Pictured: 265 Centurion Pl, Lonoke ($368,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#22. Little Rock
- Population: 197,958
- Median home value: $167,600 (55% own)
- Median rent: $872 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $51,485
- Pictured: 7 Sologne Cir, Little Rock ($2.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $167,600 (55% own)
- Median rent: $872 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $51,485
- Pictured: 7 Sologne Cir, Little Rock ($2.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#21. Brinkley
- Population: 2,742
- Median home value: $66,500 (43% own)
- Median rent: $523 (57% rent)
- Median household income: $36,528
- Pictured: 604 S Carter Ave, Brinkley ($149,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $66,500 (43% own)
- Median rent: $523 (57% rent)
- Median household income: $36,528
- Pictured: 604 S Carter Ave, Brinkley ($149,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#20. Lowell
- Population: 9,175
- Median home value: $157,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $836 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $68,438
- Pictured: 10333 Falcon Crest Dr, Lowell ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $157,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $836 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $68,438
- Pictured: 10333 Falcon Crest Dr, Lowell ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#19. Mayflower
- Population: 2,007
- Median home value: $112,500 (69% own)
- Median rent: $728 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $51,214
- Pictured: 678 Highway 89 N, Mayflower ($499,900, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $112,500 (69% own)
- Median rent: $728 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $51,214
- Pictured: 678 Highway 89 N, Mayflower ($499,900, 5 bedrooms)
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#18. Bryant
- Population: 20,231
- Median home value: $165,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $882 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $66,688
- Pictured: 2900 Vice Rd, Bryant ($759,900, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $165,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $882 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $66,688
- Pictured: 2900 Vice Rd, Bryant ($759,900, 6 bedrooms)
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#17. Walnut Ridge
- Population: 5,098
- Median home value: $89,900 (56% own)
- Median rent: $586 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $41,172
- Pictured: 555 Lawrence Road 410, Walnut Ridge ($499,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $89,900 (56% own)
- Median rent: $586 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $41,172
- Pictured: 555 Lawrence Road 410, Walnut Ridge ($499,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#16. Rockwell
- Population: 4,744
- Median home value: $211,400 (73% own)
- Median rent: $953 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $52,219
- Pictured: 270 Cougar Ter, Hot Springs ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $211,400 (73% own)
- Median rent: $953 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $52,219
- Pictured: 270 Cougar Ter, Hot Springs ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#15. Tontitown
- Population: 3,677
- Median home value: $265,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,092 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $73,009
- Pictured: 2764 Quarry Ln, Fayetteville ($2.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $265,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,092 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $73,009
- Pictured: 2764 Quarry Ln, Fayetteville ($2.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#14. Maumelle
- Population: 18,142
- Median home value: $223,800 (78% own)
- Median rent: $949 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $84,341
- Pictured: 4 Brittney Dr, Maumelle ($1.8 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $223,800 (78% own)
- Median rent: $949 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $84,341
- Pictured: 4 Brittney Dr, Maumelle ($1.8 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#13. Highland
- Population: 1,092
- Median home value: $94,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $613 (11% rent)
- Median household income: $41,953
- Pictured: 0 FM 101, Highland ($449,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $94,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $613 (11% rent)
- Median household income: $41,953
- Pictured: 0 FM 101, Highland ($449,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#12. Dumas
- Population: 4,173
- Median home value: $66,300 (57% own)
- Median rent: $545 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $35,226
- Pictured: 1305 Northview St, Dumas ($175,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $66,300 (57% own)
- Median rent: $545 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $35,226
- Pictured: 1305 Northview St, Dumas ($175,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. Hot Springs
- Population: 38,559
- Median home value: $122,900 (55% own)
- Median rent: $727 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $37,552
- Pictured: 1019 Lakeshore Dr, Hot Springs ($3.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $122,900 (55% own)
- Median rent: $727 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $37,552
- Pictured: 1019 Lakeshore Dr, Hot Springs ($3.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#10. Heber Springs
- Population: 6,992
- Median home value: $121,900 (61% own)
- Median rent: $708 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $42,460
- Pictured: 1023 Rock Ledge Rd, Heber Springs ($2.1 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $121,900 (61% own)
- Median rent: $708 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $42,460
- Pictured: 1023 Rock Ledge Rd, Heber Springs ($2.1 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#9. Johnson
- Population: 3,707
- Median home value: $168,700 (50% own)
- Median rent: $903 (50% rent)
- Median household income: $69,211
- Pictured: 4668 Jean Ln, Fayetteville ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $168,700 (50% own)
- Median rent: $903 (50% rent)
- Median household income: $69,211
- Pictured: 4668 Jean Ln, Fayetteville ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#8. Mountain Home
- Population: 12,393
- Median home value: $126,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $686 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $40,408
- Pictured: 1904 Rocky Ridge Rd, Mountain Home ($2.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $126,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $686 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $40,408
- Pictured: 1904 Rocky Ridge Rd, Mountain Home ($2.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#7. Cave Springs
- Population: 4,359
- Median home value: $309,600 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $134,740
- Pictured: 3168 Ozark Acres Dr, Bentonville ($1.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $309,600 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $134,740
- Pictured: 3168 Ozark Acres Dr, Bentonville ($1.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#6. Prescott
- Population: 3,035
- Median home value: $62,300 (46% own)
- Median rent: $750 (54% rent)
- Median household income: $37,540
- Pictured: 123 Nevada 220, Prescott ($375,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $62,300 (46% own)
- Median rent: $750 (54% rent)
- Median household income: $37,540
- Pictured: 123 Nevada 220, Prescott ($375,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#5. Lake Hamilton
- Population: 2,240
- Median home value: $390,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $751 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $54,000
- Pictured: 312 Long Island Dr, Hot Springs ($3.1 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $390,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $751 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $54,000
- Pictured: 312 Long Island Dr, Hot Springs ($3.1 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#4. Mammoth Spring
- Population: 1,015
- Median home value: $70,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $411 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $35,556
- Pictured: 7230 Highway 289 N, Mammoth Spring ($1.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $70,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $411 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $35,556
- Pictured: 7230 Highway 289 N, Mammoth Spring ($1.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#3. Cherokee Village
- Population: 4,973
- Median home value: $74,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $705 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $37,917
- Pictured: 147 Iroquois Dr, Cherokee Village ($950,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $74,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $705 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $37,917
- Pictured: 147 Iroquois Dr, Cherokee Village ($950,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#2. Hot Springs Village
- Population: 14,779
- Median home value: $207,800 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,076 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $58,899
- Pictured: 1 Cardinal Ct, Hot Springs ($3.3 million, 0 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $207,800 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,076 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $58,899
- Pictured: 1 Cardinal Ct, Hot Springs ($3.3 million, 0 bedrooms)
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#1. Bella Vista
- Population: 28,539
- Median home value: $168,000 (87% own)
- Median rent: $942 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $67,550
- Pictured: 1 Brindley Ln, Bella Vista ($988,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $168,000 (87% own)
- Median rent: $942 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $67,550
- Pictured: 1 Brindley Ln, Bella Vista ($988,000, 4 bedrooms)
