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Maumelle.
About
Life in Maumelle
Living in Maumelle means settling into a stable, family-oriented suburb just northwest of Little Rock where you're close enough to the city for work but far enough removed to feel genuinely residential. Your commute to employment centers averages about 23 minutes, which is manageable if you're working in Little Rock or Conway. The community skews toward families and married couples—nearly 55% of households are married-couple families with children—so you'll find yourself in a place where school events, organized recreation, and neighborhood stability matter.
Maumelle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Maumelle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maumelle, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (18.7%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.2%
of households
Married Couples
59.4%
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 11% above AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Maumelle
In Maumelle, rent runs 11% above the AR average, and home values are 55% above the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,352
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,225 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in Maumelle
Unemployment in Pulaski County, which includes Maumelle, is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Maumelle: Pulaski County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pulaski County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Maumelle is about 5% of Pulaski County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Maumelle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.1 min avg
How Maumelle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maumelle, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maumelle runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
810.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maumelle Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pulaski County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pulaski County, which includes Maumelle, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85.7M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $356,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Flash Flood | $2.7M |
| 2018 | 31 | Flash Flood | $155,000 |
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
Pulaski County, county-wide
Maumelle is about 5% of Pulaski County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pulaski County, which includes Maumelle, 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
Pulaski County, county-wide
Maumelle is about 5% of Pulaski County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maumelle has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 27°F | 3.57" |
| Feb | 55°F | 30°F | 4.51" |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 5.28" |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 5.73" |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 6.81" |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 3.73" |
| Jul | 93°F | 69°F | 3.66" |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 86°F | 59°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 75°F | 47°F | 4.59" |
| Nov | 63°F | 36°F | 5.35" |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 5.22" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maumelle
Maumelle has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
United Methodist Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Bridgeway Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.3 mi away · North Little Rock
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · No Little Rock
Baptist Health Medical Center-little Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maumelle
Maumelle's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maumelle (within 15 miles)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
9.6 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
6.2 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
8.3 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 for-profit · 4-year · 695 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 9% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maumelle
Maumelle has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
44 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
86 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maumelle
Maumelle Public Library
10 Lakepointe Drive, Maumelle
Cities Near Maumelle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Maumelle FAQ
Is Maumelle, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Maumelle's median rent is $1,047/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $103,333/year. Median home value is $291,700.
Is Maumelle, Arkansas safe?⌄
Maumelle's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 811 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maumelle, Arkansas?⌄
Pulaski County, which includes Maumelle, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maumelle, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Maumelle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,047/month and median household income is $103,333/year. The median home value is $291,700. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maumelle, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Maumelle is 22 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