At a Glance
Median Income
$60,583
$43,242 per capita
Home Value
$221,200
Zillow: $221,588
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,673/100K
5,251/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
13.5% smoking rate
How Little Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Rock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little Rock residents earn a median household income of $60,583 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,242. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Rock is $221,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,588. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Little Rock reports 1,673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 340% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,251/100K. The murder rate is 17.6/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Little Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Rock has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population202,739
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,672/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,583
Per Capita$43,242
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,200
Rent$1,067
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$221,588
Housing Units99,244
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,673/100K
Property5,251/100K
Murder17.6/100K
Assault1,322/100K
Burglary938/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation279 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations70
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Little Rock was founded in 1821.
The median home in Little Rock was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.