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Little Rock, AR

Aggregated across 12 ZIP codes in Little Rock.

Population: 218,896 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Little Rock, AR is $260,595 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,788 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,257/month. 76 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,595

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$260,595
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.0%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2023)
$264,657
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,788
Median list price
$267,892
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
735
For-sale inventory
1,236
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
1,043
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
264

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,257/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$969/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,810/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
76
Elementary schools
38
Middle schools
9
High schools
21
Charter schools
24
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY, ESTEM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL, ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY, ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, ESTEM JUNIOR HIGH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, ESTEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
976
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vertac, Inc. (11.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
72.8°F
Average low
50.8°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
114
Days with Moderate air quality
247
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-41,419
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
62,055
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,938

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
19
Hospitals include
CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, VA CENTRAL AR. VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
92
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-335 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
35.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,077
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
211,280
Average weekly wage
$1,211
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,705

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Little RockState medianUS median
Typical home value$260,595$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$275,788$220,950$325,000
Median days on market68 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,257/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,077$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Little Rock, AR?
$260,595.
What is the median sale price in Little Rock, AR?
$275,788.
How long do homes take to sell in Little Rock, AR?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Little Rock, AR?
Typical rent: $1,257/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Little Rock, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather, earthquake.
Is Little Rock, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 976 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Little Rock, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Little Rock, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Little Rock, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Little Rock, AR?
76 schools (38 elementary, 9 middle, 21 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Little Rock, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Little Rock, AR?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Little Rock, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Little Rock

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