At a Glance
Median Income
$58,461
$34,160 per capita
Home Value
$234,600
Zillow: $245,903
Median Rent
$986/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
481/100K
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Conway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Conway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conway a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Conway residents earn a median household income of $58,461 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,160. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,252 business establishments, including 274 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conway is $234,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,903. Median rent is $986/month, with 29.2% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Conway reports 481 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,736/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Conway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conway has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population66,288
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,421/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,461
Per Capita$34,160
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$5,737M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A
Home Value$234,600
Rent$986
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$245,903
Housing Units27,793
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent481/100K
Property2,736/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault330/100K
Burglary263/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation318 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Conway was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 274 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.