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Bryant.
About
Life in Bryant
Housing is reasonable for the region, with median home values around $223,400 and rent averaging $993 a month, making it accessible whether you're buying your first home or downsizing. The community skews family-oriented with nearly a third of households raising kids, so you'll find good schools through the Bryant School District and plenty of neighbors in similar life stages, though the city is still predominantly white with a smaller Latino community and other demographics. Weekends offer genuine outdoor access—you're only 33 miles from Hot Springs National Park for hiking and thermal baths, and there are local parks scattered throughout the 9-square-mile city, though you'll definitely need a car to get anywhere since it's entirely suburban and car-dependent.
Bryant at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+10.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bryant: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bryant, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.6%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.8%
of households
Married Couples
54.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for AR
Rent, home values, and income in Bryant
In Bryant, home values are 19% above the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,487
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $255,033 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below AR average
Unemployment in Bryant
Unemployment in Saline County, which includes Bryant, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Bryant: Saline County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Saline County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bryant Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.8 min avg
How Bryant residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bryant, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)
Small hub1.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bryant runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
136.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,751.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bryant Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Saline County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Saline County, which includes Bryant, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 18 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Hail | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Flood | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Saline County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pulaski County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Bryant) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
114
per year
Moderate Days
247
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Pulaski County, AR (15 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bryant has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
64
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.84" |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 4.20" |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 5.05" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 5.63" |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 5.22" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 3.94" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.16" |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.52" |
| Sep | 87°F | 63°F | 3.80" |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.77" |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 4.91" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bryant
Bryant has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.5 / 5
Saline Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Arkansas Heart Hospital-encore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric · 2.2 mi away · Benton
Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Little Rock
Baptist Health Medical Center-little Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Little Rock
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bryant
Bryant's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bryant (within 15 miles)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
11.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,949 students · in-state tuition $9,808 · 47% graduate · median earnings $50,640 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Arkansas Grantham
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,833 students · in-state tuition $8,520 · 19% graduate · median earnings $40,581 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,571 students · 85% graduate · median earnings $78,041 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $13,014 · 40% graduate · median earnings $40,195 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 342 students · in-state tuition $8,760 · 34% graduate · median earnings $35,793 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bryant
Bryant has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
33 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
80 mi awayPresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bryant
Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
201 North Prickett Road, Bryant
Cities Near Bryant
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bryant?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bryant FAQ
Is Bryant, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Bryant's median rent is $993/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $83,024/year. Median home value is $223,200.
Is Bryant, Arkansas safe?⌄
Bryant's violent crime rate was 137 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1752 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bryant, Arkansas?⌄
Saline County, which includes Bryant, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bryant, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Bryant is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $993/month and median household income is $83,024/year. The median home value is $223,200. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bryant, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Bryant is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from