Living in Saline County, Arkansas

Saline County is a county in Arkansas with a population of around 117,460, part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR MSA metro area. The main communities are Benton, Bryant, Haskell.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,416/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $237K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 54°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Saline County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.