Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Searcy
Searcy, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$802
Population
23,187
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Small-town personality with a college-town twist
Rural
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College
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Airport
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Parks
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Golf
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Affordable
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Hunting
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Searcy is a small city positioned about fifty miles northeast of Little Rock on Highway 67. The community is perhaps best known as the home of Harding University, a private institution which enrolls around 6,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. On top of the numerous public parks throughout the city, locals enjoy close access to huge nature preserves like Bald Knob Refuge and Henry Gray Hurricane Lake, providing great opportunities for hiking, camping, and hunting just east of town. Rental rates in town tend to be quite affordable, with terrific options available to fit any budget or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,772
Average: $66,563
Education
5,477
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,729
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Searcy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
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 Searcy, AR is $925 for a studio, $802 for one bedroom, $879 for two bedrooms, and $936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Searcy has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$802/month
708 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Searcy, AR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
400 Students
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Sidney Deener Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
Public
Grades 5-6
645 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
601 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
179 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,172 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
316 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge
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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.