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Housing Affordability in Lincoln County, AR
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 20.9%
- Arkansas 25.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 35.9%
- Arkansas 44.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.4%
- Arkansas 17.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,138/mo
- Arkansas $1,345/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more22435.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more47317.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more12820.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 24.7%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $430/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, AR | 20.9% | 35.9% | 17.4% | 24.7% |
| Arkansas | 25.7% | 44.8% | 17.1% | 27.6% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star City | 16.6% | 35.2% | 5.6% | 26.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Lincoln County, AR?
- In Lincoln County, AR, 20.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Lincoln County compare with Arkansas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Lincoln County is 20.9%, compared with 25.7% for Arkansas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates