Little Rock, Arkansas · ZIP 72209

Little Rock — ZIP 72209

Little Rock (72209) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Little Rock. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $116K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg math proficiency14%

Avg reading proficiency12%

Schools nearby9

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100

Typical home value$116K

Median rent$1,151/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$116K

Median Rent

$1,151/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,443

Violent Crime

4,685

Property Crime

13,758

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pulaski County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	493	31%	22%
OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	372	17%	12%
EXALT ACADEMY OF SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCK	KG–08	754	12%	17%
GRADUATE ARKANSAS CHARTER HIGH	09–12	557	5%	5%
WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	383	5%	4%
THE EXCEL CENTER	12–12	348	Not reported	Not reported
GEYER SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	PK–PK	273	Not reported	Not reported
ARKANSAS MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS ACADEMY (AMFRA)	09–11	176	Not reported	Not reported
THE EXCEL CENTER - SPRINGDALE	AE–AE	76	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,200

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

39%

Median Age

29.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72209 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 72209 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72209 is approximately $116K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 72209 in Little Rock has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.