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Is Centerton, AR expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,94911% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,796about $10,400/month · 43% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$338,5002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,960 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arkansas. It is number 68 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Centerton
$1,949
Bryant
$1,195
Searcy
$846
Van Buren
$925
West Memphis
$896
Maumelle
$1,388
Siloam Springs
$1,367

How much do households earn in Centerton?

Under $25k
6.5%
$25k–50k
11.4%
$50k–100k
33.6%
$100k–150k
23.8%
$150k+
20.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 44.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Centerton

SizeCentertonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,266$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,308$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,587$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,893$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Centerton overall?

Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
58
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
75
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Centerton, so the Arkansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Centerton

🏛️ Property tax$2,031a year · 0.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Centerton

Commute to work23.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Centerton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $400 a month less.

Renting
$1,949
Owning
$2,349

Owning assumes a typical $338,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,850 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Centerton, AR?

Renting in Centerton costs a median of about $1,949 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.

How much do I need to make to live in Centerton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,960 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Centerton cheap or expensive?

Centerton is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $124,796. It ranks 68th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Centerton?

The median homeowner in Centerton pays $2,031 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.

Is Centerton 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 Centerton?

The median home value in Centerton is $338,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

21,920 people live in Centerton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.