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 15.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,320 a year. That is $16 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 13 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pocahontas?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pocahontas
| Size | Pocahontas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $442 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $667 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,245 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pocahontas
Life in Pocahontas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pocahontas?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $25 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $120,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pocahontas, AR?
Renting in Pocahontas costs a median of about $808 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Pocahontas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,320 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pocahontas cheap or expensive?
Pocahontas is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $47,687. It ranks 13th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pocahontas?
The median homeowner in Pocahontas pays $533 a year in property taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value.
Is Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas?
The median home value in Pocahontas is $120,000, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,538 people live in Pocahontas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.