salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,280 a year. That is $24 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 52 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jacksonville?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jacksonville
| Size | Jacksonville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $526 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $732 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $823 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,339 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,519 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jacksonville
Life in Jacksonville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jacksonville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $123 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $163,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jacksonville, AR?
Renting in Jacksonville costs a median of about $1,257 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Jacksonville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,280 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jacksonville cheap or expensive?
Jacksonville is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $53,565. It ranks 52nd cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jacksonville?
The median homeowner in Jacksonville pays $1,057 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $163,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
29,221 people live in Jacksonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.