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 15.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,600 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 25 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Blytheville?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Blytheville
| Size | Blytheville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $437 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $854 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $976 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,261 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Blytheville 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 Blytheville, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Blytheville
Life in Blytheville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blytheville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $89 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $119,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Blytheville, AR?
Renting in Blytheville costs a median of about $915 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Blytheville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,600 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Blytheville cheap or expensive?
Blytheville is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $51,622. It ranks 25th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Blytheville?
The median homeowner in Blytheville pays $662 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Blytheville 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 Blytheville?
The median home value in Blytheville is $119,000, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
12,790 people live in Blytheville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.