The Town FilesConway, Arkansas
City in Faulkner County · population 64,134 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $252,100
- Household income
- $63,004
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 30.3
Conway is a city of 64,134 people in Faulkner County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $252,100, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 98% of Arkansas towns, more of a college town than 95% of Arkansas towns.
How Conway ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Conway is worth $252,100, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $63,004, which is more affordable than 9% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,011 a month. 45.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conway | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,100 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,011 | $792 |
| Median household income | $63,004 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 45.4% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Conway
| People | Conway | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Conway
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2014 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 27 deaths and 514 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 21, 1990.
Severe weather in Faulkner County since 1996
Faulkner County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Faulkner County
Faulkner County had 45,513 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Conway itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Conway
17 public schools with 10,542 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONWAY HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 2,248 | 16.9 |
| CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 1,572 | 16.0 |
| CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-7 | 750 | 16.0 |
| RUTH DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-7 | 566 | 13.5 |
| CAROLYN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOO | K-4 | 510 | 18.2 |
| RAY/PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOO | 5-7 | 498 | 13.8 |
| BOB COURTWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-7 | 497 | 14.6 |
| THEODORE JONES ELEM. SCHOOL | K-4 | 485 | 18.0 |
| ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 454 | 17.5 |
| WOODROW CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCH | K-4 | 448 | 18.7 |
| IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 395 | 18.0 |
| PRESTON & FLORENCE MATTISON ELEM. SCHOOL | K-4 | 390 | 15.6 |
Towns near Conway
- Greenbrier, AR11.7 mi · 5,707 people · home $206,600
- Vilonia, AR14.2 mi · 4,288 people · home $232,700
- Maumelle, AR15.8 mi · 19,251 people · home $291,700
- Morrilton, AR16.4 mi · 6,992 people · home $160,900
- Gibson, AR17.5 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
- Sherwood, AR21.4 mi · 32,731 people · home $199,500
- Jacksonville, AR23.3 mi · 29,477 people · home $163,400
- North Little Rock, AR24.1 mi · 64,591 people · home $178,900
Conway questions
Is Conway, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conway scores better for retirees than 16% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 0%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.3).
How much does a house cost in Conway?
The median owner-occupied home in Conway is valued at $252,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,004, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,011 a month.
What is the weather like in Conway?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.3 inches of snow.
Does Conway get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)