Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
El Dorado
El Dorado, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$719
Population
18,361
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Friendly residents and a vibrant downtown area delight in this Arkansas city
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Just 20 minutes from Arkansas’ border with Louisiana, El Dorado is a charming city that’s big on small-town character, but with all the conveniences of more populous places like Little Rock. From the South Arkansas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to the six parks that the city manages, El Dorado places a lot of importance on the natural beauty of the area.
The city hosts a variety of annual festivals. The Mayhaw Festival and the Music Festival highlight the city’s thriving music scene between May and October, with plenty of other smaller festivals bringing the culture of El Dorado out on the streets. There’s a thriving theater scene to boot. The Griffin Music Hall puts on frequent plays and musicals to great acclaim.
El Dorado has convenient access to two airports: South Arkansas Regional and El Dorado Downtown Airport. Both make domestic travel a breeze, but international travelers will have to hop on either U.S. 167 or U.S. 82 to reach a transnational terminal.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,560
Average: $57,038
Education
3,028
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,404
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
El Dorado has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in El Dorado, AR is $545 for a studio, $719 for one bedroom, $807 for two bedrooms, and $917 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Dorado has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$719/month
705 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Dorado, AR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
471 Students
Parkers Chapel Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
595 Students
Public
Grades K-5
501 Students
Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
349 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
585 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
349 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,144 Students
South Arkansas Community College Technical Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South Arkansas Arboretum
- Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
Military Bases
Colleges
Top Apartments in El Dorado
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.