At a Glance
Median Income
$40,089
$25,445 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $106,760
Median Rent
$504/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.4% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $40,089 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,445. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conway is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,760. Median rent is $504/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
24.4% of adults in Conway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conway has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population730
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,089
Per Capita$25,445
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$504
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$106,760
Housing Units386
Rent Burden37.9%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Conway was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.