North Little Rock, AR

North Little Rock, AR

Updated April 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$86K

Median Price

8/100

Walk Score

6.7/10

Schools

30 min

to Little Rock downtown

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
67/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
8/100
WYLT Score56/100

Our Take

North Little Rock has a very low cost of living but also suffers from high unemployment, limited walkability, and a moderate crime rate. The area is not great for those who need easy access to public transit or a vibrant downtown scene, but it could work for very budget‑conscious renters or remote workers who don’t mind a car.

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The Good

  • Very affordable housing and rents
  • Low flood risk
  • Decent bike infrastructure (score 31)
  • Some high‑rated schools in the district

Real Talk

  • !High crime rate and recent violent incidents
  • !Very low walkability; almost all errands require a car
  • !High unemployment relative to the labor force
  • !Limited nightlife and dining options
  • !Not ideal for pet owners with aggressive dog incidents reported
  • $Higher cost of commuting and transportation
  • $Possible higher property insurance costs due to crime

Best For

budget‑conscious rentersremote workers who can work from homestudents needing low cost housinglow‑income job seekers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

North Little Rock, AR

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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