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Is Ward, AR expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$92147% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,444about $6,537/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$189,10043% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,840 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 26 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ward
$921
Osceola
$890
Tontitown
$1,892
East End
$1,127
Morrilton
$811
De Queen
$782
Heber Springs
$891

How much do households earn in Ward?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
23.8%
$50k–100k
49.0%
$100k–150k
11.7%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ward

SizeWardU.S. average
2 bedrooms$912$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,393$1,698

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

How expensive is Ward 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 Ward, so the Arkansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Ward

🏛️ Property tax$1,368a year · 0.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ward

Commute to work29 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ward?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $391 a month less.

Renting
$921
Owning
$1,312

Owning assumes a typical $189,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ward, AR?

Renting in Ward costs a median of about $921 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,840 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ward cheap or expensive?

Ward is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $78,444. It ranks 26th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ward?

The median homeowner in Ward pays $1,368 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.

Is Ward 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 Ward?

The median home value in Ward is $189,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,573 people live in Ward. Numbers are typical (middle) values.