Shannon Hills, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,557 Population 1,726/sq mi density
$69,413 Median Income $35,254 per capita
$175,200 Home Value $196,726 Zillow
$1,277 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
253 Violent Crime/100K 717 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,413 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,200 home value, $1,277/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Shannon Hills, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,413
8% below
$35,254 per capita
Home Value
$175,200
38% below
Zillow: $196,726
Median Rent
$1,277/mo
10% above
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
33% below
717/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Shannon Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
62%
Rent
110%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shannon Hills a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shannon Hills residents earn a median household income of $69,413 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,254. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 Shannon Hills is $175,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,726. Median rent is $1,277/month, with 9.0% 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 2003.

Safety & Crime

Shannon Hills reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 717/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Shannon Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shannon Hills 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 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population4,557
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,726/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,413
Per Capita$35,254
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,200
Rent$1,277
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$196,726
Housing Units1,737
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property717/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,283/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation321 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Shannon Hills was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% 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.