What percentage of people rent in Green Forest, AR?
37.6% (±10.7 points) of the occupied homes in Green Forest, AR are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 324 renting households against 537 that own their home.
In Green Forest, the share of households that rent went from 49.7% in 2015–2019 to 37.6% in 2020–2024 (−12.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 37.6% (±10.7 points)
- Renting households
- 324 (±119)
- Median renter income
- $35,259 (±$16,352)
Who rents and who owns in Green Forest
| Green Forest | Carroll County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 37.6% (±10.7 points) | 22.5% (±2.8 points) | 33.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 324 (±119) | 2,555 (±334) | 405,123 (±3,925) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 537 (±109) | 8,792 (±432) | 800,864 (±6,305) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.5) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 4.6 (±0.9) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,259 (±$16,352) | $34,497 (±$4,393) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $64,792 (±$31,538) | $65,435 (±$4,759) | $75,473 (±$657) | $100,009 |
In Green Forest, the renter share is higher than in Carroll County (22.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (33.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Carroll County, Green Forest ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 166 of 515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Green Forest has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.7% (±9.4 points) | 37.6% (±10.7 points) | −12.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $700 (±$106) | $707 (±$201) | +1.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $42,019 (±$8,220) | $49,918 (±$16,320) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Green Forest
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest | — | 37.6% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Alpena | 7.7 mi | 32.5% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berryville | 8.0 mi | 32.5% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 9.4 mi | 37.5% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Eye | 11 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Eye | 13 mi | 32.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Omaha | 16 mi | 39.5% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arrow Point | 18 mi | 21.1% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coney Island | 18 mi | 21.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Forest | 37.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 2 | Oak Grove | 37.5% (±16.0 points) |
| 3 | Eureka Springs | 37.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 | Berryville | 32.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 5 | Holiday Island | 24.1% (±9.3 points) |
| 6 | Beaver | 11.6% (±20.3 points) |
| 7 | Blue Eye | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Green Forest
How many renters are there in Green Forest?
Green Forest has an estimated 324 (±119) renting households, 37.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Green Forest?
In Green Forest, the share of households that rent went from 49.7% in 2015–2019 to 37.6% in 2020–2024 (−12.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Green Forest?
A renting household in Green Forest has 2.1 people on average, against 4.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Green Forest?
The median renting household in Green Forest, AR has an income of $35,259 (±$16,352) a year, against $64,792 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Forest city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Forest city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Forest city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Forest city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Forest city, Arkansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Green Forest city, Arkansas (place:28600, in state:05).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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