Affordable & Income-Based Housing in North Little Rock

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in North Little Rock is $1,069 and the median household income is $52,707 annually. With 55% of residents renting, the city has a strong renter presence, and the 777 income-restricted units tracked by Lease Lantern can offer meaningful savings below market rent for eligible households.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the North Little Rock Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,188 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in North Little Rock, none are located in a FEMA-mapped high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around North Little Rock

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in North Little Rock rates 61 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 34 (Some Transit) for public transit access, and 31 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations specifically.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 21 public schools across 5 districts serve North Little Rock, including 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living

The median household income in North Little Rock is $52,707 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent in the city is $1,069 per month, also according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in North Little Rock can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically set as a percentage of a household's income or capped based on area income limits, rather than pegged to market rates.

• Median household income: $52,707/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,069/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 55% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 8 affordable housing properties in North Little Rock have been mapped for flood risk, and none are classified as high-risk. Flood exposure across these properties is currently low based on available flood data.