2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in ArkansasAbout this List

Bethel Heights

• Town in Arkansas
• 8

Current Resident: What I like about Bethel Heights is that its one of the safest place through out Northwest Arkansas. Crime rate is super low. Not to mention people are friendly and kind.One thing I would change would be the lack diversity. I would love to see different cultures come together in this part of town.
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• B

• A-

• A+

• 2,560 Population

Westwood/Pecan Lake

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 10

Niche User: This area is great, it's quiet and there isn't any crime. The community is good and the people are nice.
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• A-

• C-

• A+

• 10,605 Population

Little Rock

• City in Arkansas
• 308

Current Resident: Little Rock is so beautiful with the Arkansas river, and the trees and hills. It's a great town that has amenities and services, but small enough to build a community within the members of the city, with or without originally being from Arkansas (though sometimes Arkansans can be snobbish in their own way with restaurant chains, or political views, and/or attractions). You can run your normal errand routines quickly and with ease, and see (and know) people from work or other activities. As with any city, there are rougher neighborhoods, but it shouldn't discourage you specifically away from Little Rock by using common sense and safety protocols. Little Rock has beautiful parks, and walking/biking trails within easy driving distances, and the "rivermarket" downtown is always fun to visit. Unfortunately, Little Rock is severely divided by race and social classes, where there's not much opportunity for common (or middle) ground.
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• A-

• C+

• A+

• 197,780 Population

Alexander

• Suburb of Little Rock, AR
• 6

Current Resident: Alexander is a very quite town. The neighborhoods in Alexander are very nice and many areas have lots of space for houses or animals. There are different houses for all types of people. Alexander is a very good pick for someone who enjoys an area with friendly people, nice houses, and a place to raise a family.
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• A+

• 2,881 Population

Springdale

• Town in Arkansas
• 174

Current Resident: Springdale is a city in Northwest Arkansas. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Springdale has great people, amazing companies and teachers that want to see you succeed. I have had many experiences in this city. For example, I’ve experienced going to different schools and each teacher helps you with everything. They never want to see you fail and they are always by your side. They make sure to help you with anything. Springdale has been growing but you still know most of the people because many people are united in this city. An example is the high school football and soccer games. The stadium always gets packed. Downtown Springdale used to look like an old place but I love how they remodeled it. You now see people posting pictures of downtown Springdale on social media and the bike trail is very neat. I would like Springdale to add more things for example, stores,parks and other fun things to do.
Read 174 Reviews

• A-

• A

• A

• 77,252 Population

Jacksonville

• Suburb of Little Rock, AR
• 111

Current Resident: Love the atmosphere of the people here and the natural beauty the surrounding area has to offer. It’s a nice mixture of suburbia and rural and is within short distance to major shopping malls, local businesses, great restaurants, and is home to the Little Rock Air Force base.
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• B-

• C

• A

• 28,637 Population

Hope

• Town in Arkansas
• 16

Former Resident: I grew up in Hope for 21 years of my life, I am currently 22. Hope is a small, quiet place to stay with a population of around 10,000 residents. Personally, I've had an overall good experience with Hope, but I had a few unfavorable experiences that involved other people; although, I am sure that occurs with in every town. Something I would like to see a change in is the quality of medical care that is present in the town. Since Hope is a smaller town with a lack of "booming" businesses, it is less likely to attract the attention of most certified and higher level professionals in all areas than larger cities. To receive better quality healthcare, many people travel to Texarkana, Tx, which is about 37 miles from Hope and is on the border of Texas and Arkansas.
Read 16 Reviews

• C

• C-

• A

• 9,923 Population

North Little Rock

• Town in Arkansas
• 152

Current Resident: North Little Rock offers all the shopping and dining experiences you could need or want, with a very close and easily accessible proximity to the larger capital city of Little Rock. Lower crime rates and more affordable housing than Little Rock. The city is also managed much more effectively than our larger neighbor in the upkeep and services provided: potholes are fixed and streets are cleared of ice & snow much more quickly; leaves are picked up by large vacuum trucks curbside during the fall; large yard debris, furniture, and other junk also picked up regularly curbside without having to make special phone calls. It's a lovely little city and my husband and I have never regretted purchasing our home here 2.5 years ago.
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• B

• C

• A

• 66,144 Population

Fort Smith

• Town in Arkansas
• 239

Current Resident: Fort Smith is a small town but it is unique than other cities in Arkansas. What makes Fort Smith special is the old buildings located downtown. There are murals on theses buildings which gives downtown Fort Smith a beautiful look. Many teens and adults like to go to these murals to take pictures. There are many restaurants and different people you can find they are like you. When I moved here I didn't expect to find people from California to move here but turns out many live here because it is affordable and safer. The houses here compared to the houses in California was more than a thousand dollars cheaper. There is a bunch of safety enforced here that not a lot of crime happens.
The public schools are well, I've gone to elementary to high school in Fort Smith and it provides the best teachers and ways to interact with real-world situations.
Overall Fort Smith contains beautiful scenery and amazing people which makes this town a calm place.
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• A-

• A

• 87,537 Population

Capital View/Stiff

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 4

Niche User: I Love this area. I would like to buy a house in this area. It is one the only areas in the city with a good public school. I has a great community feel. A good mixture of economic backgrounds.
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• A+

• A-

• A

• 4,097 Population

South Geyer Springs

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 3

• C+

• C

• A

• 2,146 Population

West Markham

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 12

• A

• B+

• A

• 3,215 Population

Chicot West

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 2

• B-

• C-

• A

• 14,862 Population

Rogers

• Town in Arkansas
• 174

Current Resident: Booming economy! Plenty of shopping, eateries, and outdoor activities to do. Good public school system.
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• A

• A

• A

• 63,411 Population

Walnut Valley

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 18

Current Resident: My Overall experience of Walnut Valley on a scale from 1-10 and with 10 being the Highest would be a 10. We are rated #6 out of 27 Top places to live in Little Rock, AR. I personally don't need to see anything Change at this time. I'm very satisfied and happy about the convenience of many things being just minutes away and it's a Peaceful and Safe place to call home with friendly people! Thank you!
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• A+

• A-

• A

• 8,924 Population

Otter Creek Crystal

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 17

Current Resident: When we first moved to Arkansas, we lived in an apartment complex for a month. When my mother found an opening in Otter Creek, she took the chance. I love living here, because I am able to just walk to my friends' houses without being in danger.
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• C-

• A

• 8,520 Population

Warren

• Town in Arkansas
• 20

Current Resident: Warren is an amazing small town to live in and raise children. It is safe, affordable, great schools, and a wonderful community all together.
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• C

• C-

• A

• 5,715 Population

El Dorado

• Town in Arkansas
• 37

Current Resident: I love the downtown area! There is a lot to do and great places to eat! The most interesting thing in El Dorado is the MAD Amphitheater! It features artists that are known all over the world.
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• B

• B-

• A

• 18,201 Population

Nashville

• Town in Arkansas
• 6

Current Resident: Nashville is a great place to live. Not too big, or too small. It has a great school system, with excellent sports. It also has a community college. Nashville has quite a few good companies to work for. Tyson, pilgrims pride, Husqvarna, etc. They also have a fairly new hospital and lots of good quality physicians.
Read 6 Reviews

• B-

• B

• A

• 4,469 Population

Diaz

• Town in Arkansas
• 1

Current Resident: Diaz is a small community, very quiet, small town with a population under 2,000. It is located 1 mile from the closest larger town and hospital.
Read 1 Review

• B

• B-

• A

• 1,501 Population

Briarwood

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 10

Current Resident: I love the neighborhood in Briarwood. It's a quiet area where everyone is neighborly and looks out for others and their families. Would like this to be a permanent area to live. I would like to see better areas to go for walks.
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• C

• A

• 3,462 Population

Siloam Springs

• Town in Arkansas
• 43

Current Resident: It's a great place to be! There are a lot of job opportunities and since it's a smallish town, everyone feels close. It has a small town kind of feel even though there are lots of stores and shopping. Siloam is very close to the bigger cities, simplifying shopping. The school system is a bit weird because there is one high school, one 7th-8th grade school, 5th-6th grade school, one 3rd-4th grade school, one 1st-2nd grade school and a kindergarten. Down town Siloam is really and pretty and a great place to hang out.
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• B+

• A

• 16,311 Population

Boyle Park

• Neighborhood in Little Rock, AR
• 26

Niche User: It's an older neighborhood, so many of the residents are also older. There's a diverse population of elderly, blacks, whites, Asians, families, and kids. Everyone looks out for everyone else and helps each other with yard work, snow removal, etc. It's a rare benefit to have such a tight knit community of people. As the neighborhood grows, I can see younger families moving here.
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• C-

• A

• 9,324 Population

Texarkana

• Town in Arkansas
• 52

Former Resident: The best thing about Texarkana is the PEOPLE! This is a great town to raise kids, start a business, or settle in for your Golden Years. The people here are friendly, and support each other. Teachers really care about their students and local business thrives.
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• B-

• C+

• A

• 30,120 Population

Magnolia

• Town in Arkansas
• 31

Current Resident: Magnolia is a small town with a lot of pride and support for local sports and students. The people in this area are friendly and welcoming. Magnolia is a college town that allows students to earn an associate, bachelor, or masters degree without sacrificing the small town environment.
Read 31 Reviews

• B-

• B-

• A

• 11,570 Population