North Little Rock, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
64,504 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$51,236 Median Income $32,385 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $169,776 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
1,188 Violent Crime/100K 4,356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,236 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,188 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

North Little Rock, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,236
32% below
$32,385 per capita
Home Value
$169,500
40% below
Zillow: $169,776
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,188/100K
213% above
4,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How North Little Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Little Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
60%
Rent
88%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
313%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Little Rock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Little Rock residents earn a median household income of $51,236 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,385. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% 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 North Little Rock is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,776. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 28.4% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

North Little Rock reports 1,188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 213% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,356/100K. The murder rate is 29.5/100K.

Education

30.1% of adults in North Little Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North 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

Population64,504
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,216/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,236
Per Capita$32,385
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,500
Rent$1,028
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$169,776
Housing Units33,020
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,188/100K
Property4,356/100K
Murder29.5/100K
Assault930/100K
Burglary603/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,283/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation315 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in North Little Rock was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% 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.