C+

Grubbs, AR

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Affordability Score: 61/100

Population: 401 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Grubbs, AR aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 401 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (61/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $78,750, median home value of , median rent of $1,258 per month, and 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $880 per month (studio $630, 1BR $671, 3BR $1,055, 4BR $1,165).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Grubbs, AR include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 1.3% and poverty 17.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$78,750
Median household income
Education F
4.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$880/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$78,750
▲ 27% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,879
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Poverty Rate
17.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
Owner Occupied
76.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$880/mo
▼ 27% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$630
1BR
$671
2BR
$880
3BR
$1,055
4BR
$1,165

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
▼ 25 ppt vs national
High School+
70.5%
Median Age
56.4
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Grubbs, AR receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (61/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 401. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Grubbs, AR affordable?
Grubbs, AR receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (61/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $78,750.
What is the cost of living in Grubbs?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,258/mo. 2BR fair market rent $880/mo.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →