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North Little Rock.
About
Life in North Little Rock
Moving to North Little Rock means settling into a city that's genuinely more affordable than many comparable areas, with a median home value around $178,900 and median rent under $1,100. The job market is stable with a 4.3% unemployment rate and a reasonable 20-minute average commute, so you're not trading hours of your life for work. The population skews toward families and middle-aged residents—about a third of households have kids—and the schools include both public options through the North Little Rock School District and several private schools.
North Little Rock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in North Little Rock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Little Rock, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.7%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.7%
of households
Married Couples
28.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.00
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 13% above AR average
Rent, home values, and income in North Little Rock
In North Little Rock, rent runs 13% above the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,591
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $167,356 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in North Little Rock
Unemployment in North Little Rock is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Little Rock Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.8 min avg
How North Little Rock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Little Rock, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 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 192% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Little Rock runs 192% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
960.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,049.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock, 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
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pulaski County, which includes North Little Rock, 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
Climate90°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Little Rock has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
50
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 3.50" |
| Feb | 55°F | 34°F | 3.97" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.96" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 5.59" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.08" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.55" |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.33" |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.16" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.47" |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 4.72" |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 5.08" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Little Rock
North Little Rock has 3 hospitals, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Bridgeway Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Vincent Medical Center/north
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Sherwood
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Little Rock
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 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.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Little Rock
North Little Rock's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in North Little Rock
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 287 students · in-state tuition $6,246 · 23% graduate · median earnings $24,894 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
7.1 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
6.1 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
5.4 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 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, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Little Rock
North Little Rock has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
50 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
75 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Little Rock
North Little Rock Public Library - William F. Laman Public L
2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock
Argenta Branch
420 Main Street, North Little Rock
Cities Near North Little Rock
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Little Rock FAQ
Is North Little Rock, Arkansas affordable?⌄
North Little Rock's median rent is $1,069/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,707/year. Median home value is $178,900.
Is North Little Rock, Arkansas safe?⌄
North Little Rock's violent crime rate was 960 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4049 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Little Rock, Arkansas?⌄
North Little Rock has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Little Rock, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in North Little Rock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,069/month and median household income is $52,707/year. The median home value is $178,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Little Rock, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in North Little Rock is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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