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Little Rock
  • City in Arkansas

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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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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About Little Rock...
Population
201,893

Home Listings

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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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Little Rock Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,457
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    39.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    124.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    212.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    955.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,858.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    534.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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