Little Rock, Arkansas
At the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock.Douglas KeisterGetty Images
- StateArkansas
- CountyPulaski
- Population200,909
Arkansas’ state capital and largest city, Little Rock offers residents a plethora of choices when it comes to how to spend their days while still providing a more affordable lifestyle than many similar places can.
Family homes here cost $201,909 typically, about 5% less than the average across the state, while Little Rock’s median household income of $66,565 is more than many other cities and towns in the region provide their residents—all of which help keep the cost of living here low.
And that affordability doesn’t come at the cost of activities, amenities, or job opportunities. Residents of Little Rock can visit the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, or stroll the River Market District if they wish to enjoy some music or art. The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Little Rock Central High School serve as historic sites for exploring the Black American experience in Arkansas. And the William J. Clinton Presidential Center allows locals to dig into artifacts from Clinton’s presidency and tour a full-scale replica of the Oval Office during his term.
Several well-known companies and nonprofits have their headquarters in the city, such as Dillard’s, Windstream Communications, Stephens Inc., Heifer International, Winrock International, the Clinton Foundation, and the Rose Law Firm, which helps keep the average commute time for locals to a comfortable 20 minutes.
And with many major medical service providers, like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Central Arkansas Veterans HealthCare System, Baptist Health Medical Center, and Arkansas Children's Hospital located in the city, residents enjoy a ample healthcare access.—KR
Family homes here cost $201,909 typically, about 5% less than the average across the state, while Little Rock’s median household income of $66,565 is more than many other cities and towns in the region provide their residents—all of which help keep the cost of living here low.
And that affordability doesn’t come at the cost of activities, amenities, or job opportunities. Residents of Little Rock can visit the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, or stroll the River Market District if they wish to enjoy some music or art. The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Little Rock Central High School serve as historic sites for exploring the Black American experience in Arkansas. And the William J. Clinton Presidential Center allows locals to dig into artifacts from Clinton’s presidency and tour a full-scale replica of the Oval Office during his term.
Several well-known companies and nonprofits have their headquarters in the city, such as Dillard’s, Windstream Communications, Stephens Inc., Heifer International, Winrock International, the Clinton Foundation, and the Rose Law Firm, which helps keep the average commute time for locals to a comfortable 20 minutes.
And with many major medical service providers, like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Central Arkansas Veterans HealthCare System, Baptist Health Medical Center, and Arkansas Children's Hospital located in the city, residents enjoy a ample healthcare access.—KR
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $201,909 |
| Median household income | $66,565 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 3.07%, Black: 44.14%, Hispanic: 7.53% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 78.62% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 16% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 9 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 34 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 62 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare