Suburban living 15 miles from Little Rock
Shannon Hills sits about 15 miles southwest of Little Rock in Saline County. Largely rebuilt after a 1997 tornado, the community balances the low-key routines of suburban life with nearby access to the rest of Central Arkansas. “It’s an extremely quiet community, so it's both in-touch and out-of-touch with Little Rock: in-touch for the proximity but out-of-touch for the smaller-town atmosphere,” says Jennifer Thomas, a local agent with McKimmey Associates Realtors. She adds, “The schools are well-rated and a major draw for families.” Interstate 30 runs north of Shannon Hills and provides a straightforward commute into the city.
Newly built Contemporary homes near Alexander
Ranch-style and traditional homes are set on grid-style streets with manicured yards, and houses in more densely wooded areas are set away from streets for privacy. The median sale price is around $293,000. Prices here typically start under $100,000 for homes in need of some renovation work and go up to about $270,000 for new construction. Most homes are single-family, many recently built or fully remodeled. Homes built as recently as 2025 are often single-story with New Traditional and Contemporary elements in cul-de-sacs close to the border of Alexander. The area affords residents with large lots and access to both newer construction and established neighborhoods.
A-minus high school with CIRCLE program
Local students can start out at Robert L. Davis Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, then continue to the B-plus-rated Bryant Middle School or the A-plus-rated Bethel Middle School. Bryant High School receives an A-minus rating and provides the CIRCLE program—Communicating Interagency Relationships and Collaborative Linkages for Exceptional Students—for students with disabilities. This initiative is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and focuses on collaboration between three school teams that work to support students both during and after school.
Bike paths and playgrounds in community parks
Shannon Hills Drive Park features open fields, a playground and smooth biking paths. Nearby, Shamrock Park offers a shaded playground and picnic area. Mills Park in Bryant is popular in the summer for its swimming pool, two hard-surface tennis courts and basketball courts. For larger spaces and nature exploration, folks can reach Lorance Creek Natural Area about 11 miles away, where raised boardwalks wind through wetlands and wildlife habitat.
Bryant centers shopping and dining options
Shannon Hills has few businesses, such as GoodGrabs retail and the Pharmacy of Shannon Hills. However, as the community is mainly residential, most folks head a few miles north to Bryant for shopping and dining. Bryant offers stops like Walmart and Alcoa Crossings, a retail hub anchored by Target, Kohl’s and Burlington. Dining options cover familiar national chains such as McDonald’s and KFC, along with local favorites like Copper Mule Table & Tap. Located on Main Street, Copper Mule pairs craft cocktails with Southern and Cajun-inspired dishes like shrimp-and-grits and fried green tomatoes. “They’re building a Buc-ees off of Interstate 30 in Benton , which is about 20 minutes away,” says Thomas. “Everyone is really excited about it.”
I-30 connects residents to Little Rock
Residents can reach Downtown Little Rock in about 20 minutes via Interstate 30, roughly 15 miles northeast of Shannon Hills. Route 5 and nearby county roads provide local access across Saline County, with connections to Bryant and Alexander . For longer trips, Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is about 25 minutes away, offering regional and national flights. Saline Memorial Hospital in Bryant offers medical care.
