Burns Park stands as one of North America's largest municipal parks, featuring golf courses, an archery range, and the seasonal Funland amusement park. The historic Old Mill, immortalized in "Gone with the Wind's" opening scene, provides a picturesque backdrop in T.R. Pugh Memorial Park. The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum showcases the USS Razorback submarine, while Dickey-Stephens Park hosts Arkansas Travelers baseball games. The Argenta Historic District buzzes with local shops and galleries, including the oldest continuously operating pharmacy west of the Mississippi.
The North Little Rock housing market presents diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. Single family homes in Lakewood command a median price of $275,000, while Park Hill's median reaches $207,500. Indian Hills features single family homes with a median price of $250,000. Downtown Argenta's single family homes settle at a median of $214,500. The citywide median sale price sits at $198,000, with townhomes at $159,000. One bedroom condos start at a median of $250,000, while two bedroom units reach $256,500.
North Little Rock maintains a cost of living 6.3% below the national average. Property taxes in Pulaski County hold steady at 0.78%, matching neighboring Little Rock and Sherwood. The combined sales tax rate totals 9.46%. Families with school age children should plan for a $98,000 annual salary to live comfortably, while renters need approximately $50,000. Monthly grocery costs average $1,500 for families and $700 for renters. The city boasts strong education options, including Central High School and private institutions like Immaculate Conception School and Mount St. Mary Academy, all rated A by Niche.
