Gateway is a small town of 270 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $41,875
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gateway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gateway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gateway 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: 91.0
Gateway's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gateway costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gateway, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$588
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gateway's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
315.6 /100k
Property Crime
914.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gateway is served primarily by GARFIELD SCHOLARS' ACADEMY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gateway, AR
National Avg
School District
GARFIELD SCHOLARS' ACADEMY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gateway sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Gateway's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gateway roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,300 and median rent is $588/month.
Gateway's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 914.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gateway are operated by GARFIELD SCHOLARS' ACADEMY.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gateway, AR has a population of 270, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Gateway averages 45.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gateway, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72732.
The population of Gateway, Arkansas is 270 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gateway: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $160,300, median household income $41,875, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gateway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
