Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Russellville, AR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$800
Population
28,464
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Possibilities for outdoor recreation abound
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
Situated alongside the Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle, Russellville is a historic small city engulfed in tranquil natural beauty. Home to Arkansas Tech University, Russellville enjoys access to a host of year-round cultural and sporting events. Russellville is also the notable home of Arkansas’ only nuclear power plant—Arkansas Nuclear One.
Russellville exudes a sense of hometown charm in its historic downtown area, which is brimming with specialty shops, diverse restaurants, and various offices in quaint buildings. Downtown Russellville also hosts a bevy of events for the community, including Taste of the Valley, Downtown Fall Fest Chili Cook-off, and Downtown Art Walk.
Engaging in outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and biking defines life in Russellville. Residents frequently flock to recreational venues such as Lake Dardanelle State Park, Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park, and nearby Ozark National Forest. Fourteen city parks provide additional options for recreation close to home too.
Getting around from Russellville is easy with quick access to I-40 and Scenic Highway 7. The many city delights of Little Rock are just an hour’s drive away from Russellville as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,604
Average: $60,962
Education
6,858
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,036
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Russellville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Russellville, AR is $532 for a studio, $800 for one bedroom, $750 for two bedrooms, and $893 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Russellville has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$800/month
567 Sq Ft
House
$1,450/month
500 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Russellville, 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
Center Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
455 Students
Russellville Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Oakland Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
844 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
804 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,238 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Dardanelle State Park
- Mount Nebo State Park
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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.