Welcome to Metro Little Rock

Home to almost 1 million people, Metro Little Rock pulses with burgeoning innovation, untapped industrial potential and breathtaking natural beauty. L’Oreal USA, Tyson Foods, Dillard’s, Acxiom and Dassault Falcon Jet are just a few of the big names already thriving here.

The region’s robust interstate infrastructure and strategic location make it ideal for distribution throughout the southeast and beyond. Twenty institutions of higher education are fueling Metro Little Rock’s innovation ecosystem and employment base.

Residents revel in a diverse range of housing and education options, and a variety of perks, including some of the south’s finest trails and lakes and a stunning natural landscape at the heart of “The Natural State.”

40%
Percentage of the U.S. population within a 550-mile radius of Arkansas
10.8%
Lower cost of living than the National Average (LittleRock-North Little Rock-Conway)
26%
Lower housing cost than the National Average (Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway)

Location and Infrastructure

County Profiles

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