Here's what it costs to live in Little Rock, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, while the typical home is valued around $236,400. Households earn a median of $63,003 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 53. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$63,003
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,106
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$236,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$984
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$989
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,147
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,540
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
203,436
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
53.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,001
Per month
Avg Home Value
$224,136
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 72002 | — | $985 | $183,200 |
| ZIP 72103 | — | $987 | $125,900 |
| ZIP 72201 | — | $1,257 | $241,700 |
| ZIP 72202 | — | $989 | $221,200 |
| ZIP 72204 | — | $923 | $113,400 |
| ZIP 72205 | — | $1,074 | $196,300 |
| ZIP 72206 | — | $828 | $129,000 |
| ZIP 72207 | — | $898 | $383,400 |
| ZIP 72209 | — | $899 | $92,100 |
| ZIP 72210 | — | $932 | $215,700 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
41°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
346
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
7
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
The cost of living index for Little Rock is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Little Rock is $1,106 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Little Rock is $63,003 per year.
The median home value in Little Rock is $236,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Little Rock has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 53.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
