Blue Hill is a mostly rural community that is about 11 miles from downtown Little Rock. Among the mature trees of the neighborhood sit ranch-style homes on one-acre lots. People who live here are looking to live in a more open-space area that gives them room to breathe a little. “People move to Blue Hill for the affordability," says Scott Nauman, Realtor with Michele Phillips & Company who has worked within the area for 10 years. "You are in the county but you are kind of removed from everything, so it is neighbors looking out for neighbors." Nearby, there is Bobby’s Café, where residents can get a classic southern dish. There is also Big Rock Quarry Park, where residents can bike or hike. At Bobby’s Café residents can get together over a plate of southern food. Blue Hill is small town living in the shadow of the big city.
Blue Hill is a semi-rural community adjacent to North Little Rock.
Blue Hill is located mostly within the community of Marche.
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Ranch-style homes with acre lots
Those living in Blue Hill live in mostly ranch-style homes. While many houses have larger lots, there are ones that have lower acreage. A renovated ranch that was originally built in the 1960s and sits on half of an acre can cost about $190,000. A larger ranch-style with more than an acre of yard space that was built in the 1980s can cost about $475,000. The median listing price for a home in Blue Hill is $282,350.
Eastern Blue Hill features stately homes on large lots.
Homes in Blue Hill are often feature forested lots.
Western Blue Hill features more modest ranch homes.
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Easy access to Big Rock Quarry Park
Big Rock Quarry Park, located on Bay Oaks Drive, is ideal for hikers and cyclists. The park features a pump track, which is the first part of a development that will include downhill mountain bike trails, asphalt flow trails and a bicycle playground. Emerald Park on Marge Gardner Lane sits above Big Rock Quarry and gives residents a scenic view of the Arkansas River and the quarry itself.
Lake Conway, a popular destination for fishing and boating, is just north of Blue Hill.
Numerous parks along the Arkansas River, such as Big Rock Quarry, sit just south of Blue Hill.
Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area is 15 minutes north of Blue Hill.
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A local community diner
While there aren’t any notable dining options in Blue Hill, there is the nearby Bobby’s Café on MacArthur Road. Known for their home-cooked southern food, menu items include the chicken fried steak sandwich and the Bobby Burger. There is a Dollar General on Highway 365, which is where residents can stop by for household needs. For additional shopping and dining, residents can visit Pleasant Ridge Town Center on Cantrell Road. The shopping center has a Fresh Market and a Chipotle.
Dollar General supplies Blue Hill residents with their everyday needs.
The St. Joseph Center of Arkansas offers fresh produce and local creations near Blue Hill.
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College credits at Maumelle High
Students living in Blue Hill can attend Oak Grove Elementary, which has a C rating on Niche. Maumelle Middle and Maumelle High both earned a C-plus rating. At Maumelle High, students can take University of Arkansas at Little Rock courses that will count as university credits. Maumelle High has a student-teacher ratio is 12-to-1.
Maumelle High School is a public high school in Maumelle with a student teacher ratio of 12-1.
Maumelle Middle School educates around 612 students.
Gain education and wisdom at Oak Grove Elementary School.
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Blue Hill offers convenient access to Interstate 40.
Take Interstate-40 to the airport
Little Rock is about 15 miles from Blue Hill and can be accessed by taking Interstate 40. I-40 will also take residents to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, which is 20 miles away.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
795
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,999
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91%
College Graduates
21.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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