Living in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Little Rock · Census data 2020–2024
North Little Rock has 64,538 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $52,707 (13% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $178,900, the median rent is $1,069/month.
North Little Rock at a glance
- Population
- 64,538
- Median age
- 38State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $52,707State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $178,900State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,069/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Little Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Little Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Little Rock the median home value is $178,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
North Little Rock median household income
The median household income in North Little Rock is $52,707 and the income per person is $34,174. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in North Little Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 35,250
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.00
North Little Rock demographics
- Population
- 64,538
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 31,956
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Little Rock ›
Education in North Little Rock
30.6% of adults 25 and older in North Little Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Little Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
North Little Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | $178,900 | $1,069 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | $209,900 | $950 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | $199,500 | $1,101 |
| Cammack Village | 797 | $101,250 | $323,600 | $1,700 |
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | $236,400 | $1,106 |
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | $157,800 | $1,197 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | $163,400 | $930 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | $291,700 | $1,047 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | $62,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Little Rock, AR?
The median household income in North Little Rock is $52,707, 13% lower 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 North Little Rock?
The median home value in North Little Rock is $178,900, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in North Little Rock?
The median gross rent in North Little Rock is $1,069 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is North Little Rock, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in North Little Rock?
The median age in North Little Rock is 38 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in North Little Rock?
The average commute to work in North Little Rock is 20 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Little Rock?
The unemployment rate in North Little Rock is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Little Rock?
30.6% of adults in North 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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