Living in Pulaski County, Arkansas

Pulaski County is a county in Arkansas with a population of around 392,664, part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR MSA metro area. The main communities are Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,149/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $187K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 54°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Pulaski County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.