Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
16%
Alma
Alma, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$478
Population
6,318
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Affordability and tranquility in northern Arkansas
Rural
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Peaceful
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River
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Exciting
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Affordable
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Just a few miles north of the Arkansas River and 15 miles northeast of Fort Smith, Alma provides a laidback setting for anyone looking for a rental in a small-town locale. Tree-lined streets house charming cottages and rentals. Interstate 40 and 49 intersect near the center of Alma, bringing with them a number of recognizable chain restaurants, big-box stores, and general convenience. Alma Aquatic Park is a popular spot in the summer time with its towering slides and wading pools. Outside of Alma, Van Buren and Mulberry provide larger job markets and more metropolitan offering, all accessible in a 15-minute drive. If you’re looking for a laidback lifestyle that’s with easily accessed amenities, look for a rental in Alma.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,709
Average: $61,496
Education
931
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,558
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alma has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Alma, AR is $478 for one bedroom, $547 for two bedrooms, and $791 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alma has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$478/month
718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alma, AR is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
676 Students
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
734 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
945 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.