Little Rock, AR
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$268 Avg asking sale price
$330 Avg asking lease rate
26,263 SF Avg unit lease size
28,730 SF Avg building size for sale
7.49% Average cap rate

Little Rock's Demographic Profile

Little Rock has 88,197 households and a median income of $55,033, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 202,954
# Households 88,197
Median age 38
Median household income $55,033
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 41,790
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Little Rock $201 29,517 SF 11.15%
Bryant $216 11,053 SF 11.13%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Little Rock $121 18,381 SF 8.15%
Mabelvale $49 11,590 SF 8.15%
North Little Rock $59 30,472 SF 8.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Little Rock $400 21,338 SF
Shannon Hills $100 3,732 SF
Mabelvale $231 6,347 SF
Bryant $337 7,453 SF
Alexander $138 8,200 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Little Rock $420 8,230 SF 9.82%
Maumelle $176 41,136 SF 6.82%
North Little Rock $332 57,516 SF 9.82%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Little Rock

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Union Plaza Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

  • 235,704 SF Office Building
  • $14,500,000
For Sale

BANK OF AMERICA | ABSOLUTE NET | STRONG DEMOS

Little Rock, AR 72212

  • 6,184 SF Retail Building
  • 6.36% Cap Rate
  • $2,530,000
For Sale

7-ELEVEN - RARE TRAVEL CENTER | 18YR ABS. NET

Little Rock, AR 72206

  • 5,360 SF Retail Building
  • 5.30% Cap Rate
  • $9,777,400
For Sale

Lot 6B

North Little Rock, AR 72114

  • 0.19 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $250,000
For Sale

CARDINAL HEALTH NYSE: CAH - GLOBAL MEDSUPPLY

Little Rock, AR 72205

  • 4,505 SF Office Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,318,000
For Sale

U-Storage (Managed)

Little Rock, AR 72204

  • 45,305 SF Specialty
  • $4,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Little Rock pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Little Rock $268 28,730 SF
Shannon Hills $100 3,732 SF
Mabelvale $187 8,338 SF
Bryant $536 10,263 SF
Alexander $138 8,200 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Little Rock

For Sale

Quapaw Tower

Little Rock, AR 72202

  • 201,838 SF Multifamily
  • $150,000
For Sale

Quapaw Tower

Little Rock, AR 72202

  • 201,838 SF Multifamily
  • $100,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Little Rock alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Little Rock or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Shannon Hills 3,968 1,483 37 $58,975 3 288 6%
Mabelvale 14,429 5,367 39 $58,068 3 1,396 6%
Bryant 20,660 8,283 39 $75,240 2 2,832 7%
Alexander 3,584 1,317 34 $75,161 3 279 9%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Little Rock, AR and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Little Rock

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Is Little Rock a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Little Rock offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Little Rock?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Little Rock. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Little Rock?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Little Rock. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Little Rock compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Little Rock. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Little Rock acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Little Rock, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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