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North Little Rock, Arkansas Retirement Guide
established retirement community
53
Retirement Score
North Little Rock, Arkansas at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $165,600
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; military and some pension income exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 34.6°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 86.9 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 53 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
86.9 (U.S. avg = 100)High confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$165,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$995High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; military and some pension income exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
36.5 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
29.6 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
36.5 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated June 2026
Climate
Avg July High
93.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Avg January Low
34.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Annual Precipitation
50.2"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Sunny Days / Year
292 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Safety
Safety Score
62.5 / 100High confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
8.9 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
4.2 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
64,454High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Age
36.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Age 65+
16.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Household Income
$49,166High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
47.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Veterans
8.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Poverty Rate
21.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Diversity
White
47.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Black
43.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Asian
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in North Little Rock using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$359
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$403
Median home price used: $165,600
Median rent reference: $995 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Local Professionals
Financial Advisors
SOWELL MANAGEMENT
SOWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
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