At a Glance
Median Income
$59,420
$27,863 per capita
Home Value
$178,000
Zillow: $204,528
Median Rent
$820/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
3,160/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Van Buren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Buren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Buren residents earn a median household income of $59,420 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,863. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Buren is $178,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,528. Median rent is $820/month, with 28.3% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Van Buren reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,160/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Van Buren hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Buren has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,545
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,521/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,420
Per Capita$27,863
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,000
Rent$820
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$204,528
Housing Units9,669
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property3,160/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault403/100K
Burglary626/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation599 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Buren was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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