Van Buren, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crawford County County
Van Buren, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?
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 7.4% (106% 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 $210,103. 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 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,082/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.