What is the median household income in West Fork, AR?
The median household income in West Fork, AR is $77,566 (±$15,696) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,095 a month would take about $43,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In West Fork, the median household income went from $54,881 in 2015–2019 to $77,566 in 2020–2024 (+41.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $77,566 (±$15,696)
- Median renter income
- $62,364 (±$23,799)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $43,800
Income in West Fork against Washington County, its state and the nation
| West Fork | Washington County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,566 (±$15,696) | $70,639 (±$2,107) | $60,773 (±$467) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $62,364 (±$23,799) | $45,221 (±$2,615) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $82,100 (±$14,715) | $98,371 (±$3,243) | $75,473 (±$657) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,095 (±$202) | $1,071 (±$23) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In West Fork, median household income is not measurably different from Washington County ($70,639).
It is also higher than in Arkansas ($60,773).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Washington County, West Fork ranks 7 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 51 of 480.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in West Fork
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,095 a month ($13,140 a year) needs an income of about $43,800 a year.
The median renting household in West Fork earns $62,364 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,881 (±$7,559) | $77,566 (±$15,696) | +41.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $800 (±$180) | $1,095 (±$202) | +36.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $135,800 (±$21,972) | $201,000 (±$37,856) | +48.0% | 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.
Median household income in places near West Fork
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork | — | $77,566 (±$15,696) | — |
| Greenland | 4.3 mi | $69,821 (±$24,300) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Grove | 7.7 mi | $70,701 (±$16,298) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 8.1 mi | $90,469 (±$6,578) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville | 9.5 mi | $62,695 (±$4,256) | Not measurably different |
| Winslow | 9.6 mi | $42,292 (±$12,353) | Lower |
| Elkins | 10 mi | $81,789 (±$16,229) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 13 mi | $68,333 (±$18,407) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson | 14 mi | $95,844 (±$13,379) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winslow, AR ($42,292).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goshen | $150,074 (±$51,426) |
| 2 | Elm Springs | $131,739 (±$25,003) |
| 3 | Johnson | $95,844 (±$13,379) |
| 4 | Farmington | $90,469 (±$6,578) |
| 5 | Tontitown | $85,603 (±$27,831) |
| 6 | Elkins | $81,789 (±$16,229) |
| 7 | West Fork | $77,566 (±$15,696) |
| 8 | Prairie Grove | $70,701 (±$16,298) |
| 9 | Greenland | $69,821 (±$24,300) |
| 10 | Springdale | $69,787 (±$3,578) |
| 11 | Lincoln | $68,333 (±$18,407) |
| 12 | Fayetteville | $62,695 (±$4,256) |
| 13 | Winslow | $42,292 (±$12,353) |
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 West Fork
What is the median household income in West Fork?
The median household income in West Fork is $77,566 (±$15,696) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in West Fork?
About $43,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,095 a month.
Have incomes in West Fork kept up with inflation?
In West Fork, the median household income went from $54,881 in 2015–2019 to $77,566 in 2020–2024 (+41.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in West Fork?
The median renting household in West Fork, AR earns $62,364 (±$23,799) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fork city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fork city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fork city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fork city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fork city, Arkansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fork 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 West Fork city, Arkansas (place:74360, in state:05).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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