Best Places to Live in Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould is located in northeastern Arkansas about 50 miles from the Missouri border. It's home to around 27,000 people who enjoy small-town living alongside easy access to larger cities like Memphis or Little Rock. Paragould has a vibrant music scene as well as several museums and performing arts venues ensuring entertainment year round.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Paragould is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Paragould jobs have decreased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Paragould's cost of living is 26.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Paragould's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Paragould, while July and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Greene county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 78.7% to 19.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Paragould's population is 29,327 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Paragould is Real Estate: $160,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.6%.

SCHOOLS

Paragould public schools spend $12,097 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Paragould. More Education

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Housing Market in Paragould

It's a good time to buy in Paragould. Home Appreciation is up 15.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Paragould is $160,100.

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