Living in Little Rock, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Rock · Census data 2020–2024

Little Rock has 395 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $68,194 (9% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $85,800, the median rent is $638/month.

Little Rock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Little Rock at a glance

Population
395
Median age
43.5State: 38.6
Median household income
$68,194State: $75,059
Median home value
$85,800State: $208,000
Median rent
$638/moState: $972
Homeowners
84.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
Average commute
24 min

Is Little Rock a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Little Rock

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Rock the median home value is $85,800, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 15.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Little Rock$85,800
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Little Rock$638
Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Little Rock median household income

The median household income in Little Rock is $68,194 and the income per person is $41,184. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Little Rock$68,194
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Little Rock: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
177
Owner-occupied
84.5%
Renter-occupied
15.5%
Vacant
9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1946
Average household size
2.45

Little Rock demographics

Population
395
Median age
43.5
Under 18
17.7%
65 and older
23.5%
Households
161
Foreign-born
0.5%
Veterans
8.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Rock ›

Education in Little Rock

12.5% of adults 25 and older in Little Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Little Rock12.5%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Little Rock

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
24 minState: 20 min
Work from home
3.2%
Drive alone
69.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.5%
Homes with broadband
87.6%

Little Rock vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Little Rock395$68,194$85,800$638
Sibley2,803$55,070$122,000$774
Ellsworth428$56,875$86,200$625
George1,064$57,941$133,100$810
Bigelow297$58,359—$1,545
Ashton461$57,375$98,800$900
Rushmore362$44,375$114,700$905
Adrian1,236$73,438$165,500$950
Matlock144$83,365$95,000—

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Living in Little Rock: FAQ

What is the median household income in Little Rock, IA?

The median household income in Little Rock is $68,194, 9% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $85,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

How much is rent in Little Rock?

The median gross rent in Little Rock is $638 per month, about 15.8% of household income.

Is Little Rock, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

What is the median age in Little Rock?

The median age in Little Rock is 43.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Little Rock?

The average commute to work in Little Rock is 24 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Little Rock?

The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Little Rock?

12.5% 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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