Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Barling
Barling, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,033
Population
5,102
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A riverfront town near Fort Smith
Suburban
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Affordable
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Parks
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Riverfront
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Great Schools
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A pleasant small town in the suburbs of Arkansas, Barling sits just eight miles outside of Fort Smith and is near Fort Smith Regional Airport. Nestled along the Arkansas River, residents of Barling appreciate the city’s abundance of community parks and green spaces. After you find your affordable apartment in the city, check out Ben Green Regional Park, Parrot Island Waterpark, and the Springhill Park Campground. Barling residents have easy access to Interstate 49 and the abundance of restaurants, retailers, and amenities just north of the airport. Barling residents enjoy easy access to everything Fort Smith has to offer, including the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and the Fort Smith National Historic Site.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,708
Average: $53,975
Education
1,166
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,753
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Barling has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Barling, AR is $895 for a studio, $1,033 for one bedroom, $1,201 for two bedrooms, and $1,508 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barling has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,033/month
652 Sq Ft
House
$1,882/month
1,793 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
- Fort Smith National Historic Site
- Wild Things Farm
Military Bases
Airports
- Fort Smith Regional
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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.