Landmark 54 Below average
Landmark Livability #397 ranked city in Arkansas#23,501 ranked city in the USARanks better than 19% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Landmark

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Landmark?

Located in the state of Arkansas, Landmark is a small-sized city with a population of 3,628 residents. According to the most recent Census, 77% of Landmark residents are White, 17% Black and 0% Asian. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Landmark, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 28 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Landmark could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Arkansas if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like crime, commute, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in Landmark and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Landmark to Arkansas and the national average.

Landmark, AR receives 53/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #411 in Arkansas and #23,885 in the USA. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Landmark may not be a pleasant experience. For each of the livability categories, we know that Landmark ranks very well for cost of living (A+) and housing (B-). On a more negative note, Landmark does not have favorable scores for the following: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Landmark can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Landmark. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Landmark are affordable. Median real estate prices in Landmark come in at $99,500, which is 13.3% lower than the Arkansas average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Landmark, the home price to income ratio is 2.4, which is 11.1% lower than the Arkansas average.

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      Landmark transportation information

      Statistic Landmark Arkansas National
      Average one way commute28min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work89.0%82.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.5%10.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.2%1.7%2.8%
      Working from home0.6%3.2%4.6%
      Source: The Landmark, AR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).