Gateway, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Barry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 45/sq mi density
$47,917 Median Income $33,746 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $448,149 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$47,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gateway, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,917
36% below
$33,746 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
40% below
Zillow: $448,149
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Gateway Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gateway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
60%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gateway a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gateway residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,746. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 955 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gateway is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,149. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

16.0% of adults in Gateway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gateway has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population297
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$47,917
Per Capita$33,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$448,149
Housing Units135
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,328/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,557 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute42 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Gateway was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.