Central Arkansas
Located smack-dab in the middle of the state, Central Arkansas is a regional hub of opportunity. It’s home to the state’s capitol, historic buildings and museums that paint a better picture of the region’s storied history. Central Arkansas also plays host to a highly-skilled and capable workforce ready to take their organizations’ operations to the next level, letting individuals invest more time in their family, homes and passions in the Natural State. And it all starts Here, in Central Arkansas.
Cities & Communities
Little Rock
Pulaski County
pop. 204,244
Conway
Faulkner County
pop. 71,324
North Little Rock
Pulaski County
pop. 204,244
Benton
Saline County
pop. 38,371
Sherwood
Pulaski County
pop. 33,222
Jacksonville
Pulaski County
pop. 28,956
Cabot
Lonoke County
pop. 27,401
Higher Education
University of Central Arkansas
University of Arkansas – Little Rock
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College
Arkansas Baptist College
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Central Baptist College
Hendrix College
University of Arkansas Grantham
Philander Smith University
Shorter College
Major Employers
Healthcare
Little Rock
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Baptist Health – Little Rock
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
UAMS Medical Center
Average Housing Prices
Little Rock
$210,195
Conway
$240,856
North Little Rock
$155,132
Benton
$232,113
Sherwood
$222,165
Jacksonville
$158,285
Cabot
$240,024
Source – Pricing based on 2024 Averages.
Transportation
Rock Region Metro
Metro Streetcar
Arkansas Rail (AR) – Statewide*
Amtrak – Intercity*
Greyhound (Greyhound Lines) – Intercity*
Jefferson Lines (JL) – Intercity*
*These transportation services will be reflected across the other regions of the state.
