Cost of Living in Pine Bluff, AR
Population: 40,436 • 2026 Data
$41,250
Median Household Income
-47% vs national
$831
Median Monthly Rent
-38% vs national
$86,400
Median Home Value
-75% vs national
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Pine Bluff
The median home value in Pine Bluff, AR is $86,400. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $831, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $784.
Rent-to-income ratio: 24.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Pine Bluff, AR is $41,250. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%, with a labor force of 17,149 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.