At a Glance
Median Income
$147,917
$54,212 per capita
Home Value
$431,300
Zillow: $562,095
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Cave Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cave Springs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cave Springs residents earn a median household income of $147,917 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,212. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cave Springs is $431,300 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $562,095. Median rent is $2,081/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2012.
Safety & Crime
Cave Springs reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.6% of adults in Cave Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave Springs has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,778
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,917
Per Capita$54,212
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$431,300
Rent$2,081
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$562,095
Housing Units1,937
Rent Burden17.1%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cave Springs was built in 2012.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.