Living in Little Rock, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Little Rock has 203,436 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $63,003 (4% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $236,400, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Little Rock at a glance
- Population
- 203,436
- Median age
- 35.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $63,003State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $236,400State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Little Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Little Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Rock the median home value is $236,400, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,646 a month in housing costs.
Little Rock median household income
The median household income in Little Rock is $63,003 and the income per person is $43,712. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Little Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 99,643
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.26
Little Rock demographics
- Population
- 203,436
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 87,858
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Rock ›
Education in Little Rock
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Little Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Little Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | $236,400 | $1,106 |
| Cammack Village | 797 | $101,250 | $323,600 | $1,700 |
| Shannon Hills | 4,641 | $71,318 | $170,900 | $1,530 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | $178,900 | $1,069 |
| Landmark | 3,948 | $53,788 | $156,600 | $778 |
| Alexander | 3,587 | $57,250 | $174,000 | $1,054 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | $291,700 | $1,047 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | $209,900 | $950 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | $62,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Little Rock, AR?
The median household income in Little Rock is $63,003, 4% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Little Rock?
The median home value in Little Rock is $236,400, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Little Rock?
The median gross rent in Little Rock is $1,106 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Little Rock, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Little Rock?
The median age in Little Rock is 35.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Little Rock?
The average commute to work in Little Rock is 19 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Rock?
The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little Rock?
44.6% of adults in Little Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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