At a Glance
Median Income
$58,796
$41,366 per capita
Home Value
$255,300
Zillow: $438,568
Median Rent
$976/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
2,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
259 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
3.1 / 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 $58,796 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,366. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,127 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conway is $255,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,568. Median rent is $976/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Conway reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,158/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Conway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conway has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,833
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,796
Per Capita$41,366
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A
Home Value$255,300
Rent$976
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$438,568
Housing Units2,106
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property2,158/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary204/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation445 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Conway was built in 1983.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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