salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,120 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arkansas. It is number 28 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Batesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Batesville
| Size | Batesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $654 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $890 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,103 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,343 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Batesville overall?
Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Batesville, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Batesville
Life in Batesville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Batesville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $207 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $163,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Batesville, AR?
Renting in Batesville costs a median of about $928 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Batesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,120 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Batesville cheap or expensive?
Batesville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $55,927. It ranks 28th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Batesville?
The median homeowner in Batesville pays $826 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Batesville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Batesville?
The median home value in Batesville is $163,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,445 people live in Batesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.