Cost of Living in Kensett, AR

With a cost of living index of 59, Kensett, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 41% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Arkansas state average of 70. Kensett is a small community of 2,027 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kensett's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $683 (48% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $92,200 (70% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Kensett is $27,839, which is 63% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.