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Little Rock
  • City in Arkansas
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Little Rock

#11 in Best Places to Live in Little Rock Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Little Rock is a city in Arkansas with a population of 201,893. Little Rock is in Pulaski County and is one of the best places to live in Arkansas. Living in Little Rock offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Little Rock there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Little Rock and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Little Rock are above average.
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    Population
    201,893
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $940
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,704.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      31.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      127.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      200.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      993.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,837.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      512.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Little Rock

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,928
    National
    $69,021
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