North Little Rock's Rose City neighborhood is a suburb that exudes small-town vibes. "Rose City is what I would call an 'old-school town,'" says Alicia Averitt Haley, executive broker for PorchLight Realty, who's been representing the area since 2006. "It is small, and everyone knows each other. Most people love living there because it is where they grew up, or their family is from there, and they want to keep the area alive."
Rose City offices are now used by the North Little Rock Police Department.
Rose City residents can hop a bus and get around town.
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Budget-friendly community
Rose City's wide, tree-lined residential streets meander throughout the neighborhood, and home styles comprise bungalows, small ranch-style and new construction. There are a few fixer uppers that are available as investment opportunities. Lots tend to run 1/8 acre or less, suitable for a small garden or gathering area. Prices here range from $35,000 to $189,000. Some homes have garages, but the majority have carports for parking. "I like to compare it to Mayberry," says Shirley Able, assistant director for the NLR Rose City Neighborhood Association, who grew up and raised her children here.
Homes in Rose City come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
A mid century ranch style home is typical of the homes found in Rose City.
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High school offers AP and IB classes
Students can start their education and walk to Glenview Elementary, which is equipped with a STEAM lab. The school has a C-minus grade from Niche. Sylvan Hills Middle School has a C from Niche. North Little Rock High School offers coursework and exams in advanced placement and has the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school also exposes students to technology through partnerships and its Environmental And Spatial Technologies program (EAST). It has a C-plus grade from Niche.
Students at Glenview Elementary School go on to attend North Little Rock Middle School.
North Little Rock High School is located off 22nd Street.
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Rec center and parks
Residents can walk or drive the .6 miles via local streets to Rose City Community Center, which has a gym, fitness classes, a game room, a kitchen and reservable meeting rooms. It also boasts an adjoining park with a basketball court, two hard tennis courts, two playgrounds, two picnic pavilions and a grill. School Street Park has two colorful playsets, a basketball court and a multi-purpose grassy field.
The Rose City Community Center is located at Rose City Park.
The playground at School Street Park features a large set of playground equipment.
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CIvic-minded citizens lend a helping hand
The community is very civic-conscious, and there are several programs in place that assist disadvantaged locals. The City of Little Rock, in conjunction with the Trinity United Methodist Church, hosts a daily food drive for those who are either unsheltered or in need. A free athletics program run by the North Little Rock Police Athletic League is popular among the youth. "Every season, there's a new sport for the kids in the community," Abel says. A new health clinic is scheduled to open in Rose City in 2024.
Rose City residents are community conscious raising funds for local churches.
Rose City residents take care of their community through free food pantries.
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Rose City has its own mall
Rose City has its own supermarket, Value Foods, which is within walking distance of most homes. On the western end of U.S. Highway 70, Rose City's main thoroughfare, offers a variety of dining options, including Shotgun Dan's Pizza, considered one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Sweet Poppas Cafe has traditional breakfast dishes like biscuits and gravy. Deli-Mart is a local business that offers sandwiches for lunch on weekdays alongside a limited selection of groceries. The biggest shopping complex in Little Rock, McCain Mall, lies only 5 miles northwest via Interstate 40.
Rose City residents make grocery runs to Value Foods.
Rose City residents are a short drive to McCain Mall in North Little Rock.
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Close to downtown Little Rock
"What I love about living here is that we're convenient to everything," Abel says. Downtown Little Rock is a 5-mile drive via Interstate 30, and Rock Region METRO has several bus stops in town. Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is a 7-mile drive on Interstate 440.
Rose City is a short drive to downtown Little Rock.
Parts of east Rose City have a distinct rural vibe.
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Parks in this Area
Cheatem Park
Rose City Park
School Street Park
Ott Park
Lorene Joshua Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Conley Park
Grills
Playground
Waterpark
Transit
Airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field
10 min drive
Bus
Broadway St & Vance St
Bus
Sam Evans Dr & E St
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Palm St & Broadway St
Bus
Ben St & Puckett St
Bus
Broadway St & Parkdale St
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Glenview Elementary School
Bus
Sam Evans Dr & C St
Rose City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rose City, North Little Rock sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Rose City, North Little Rock over the last 12 months is $81,700, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,143
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,492
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,782
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
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®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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