Conway is a mid-sized city of 65,159 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $54,036
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Conway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Conway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Conway city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Conway's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Conway costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Conway, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$223,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$942
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,036
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Conway's violent crime rate is 523.7 per 100,000 residents
— 38% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
523.7 /100k
Property Crime
2047.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Conway is served primarily by CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Conway, AR
National Avg
School District
CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Conway sees average highs of 49.0°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Conway's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Conway roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $223,900 and median rent is $942/month.
Conway's violent crime rate is 523.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2047.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Conway are operated by CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Conway, AR has a population of 65,159, a median household income of $54,036, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Conway averages 49.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches
with about 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Conway, AR is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 72034, 72032, 72035.
The population of Conway, Arkansas is 65,159 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Conway: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $223,900, median household income $54,036, crime index 122 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Conway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
