Little Rock AFB
Air Force Jacksonville, Arkansas
Top neighborhoods near Little Rock AFB
Jacksonville
The host city for Little Rock AFB with the highest military family concentration, affordable housing, and the shortest commute to the flight line.
5–10 min to main gate
Cabot
A rapidly growing bedroom community northeast of Jacksonville with outstanding Cabot School District, new construction, and a strong family atmosphere.
20–25 min to main gate
Sherwood
A well-established north Little Rock suburb with good schools, mature neighborhoods, and reasonable proximity to both the base and Little Rock's amenities.
20–25 min to main gate
Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District
JNPSD was formed in 2016 as a separate district from Pulaski County. The newly independent district is actively improving. Many families with school-age children move to Cabot ISD, widely considered one of Arkansas's best.
What families should know
- Cabot High School is consistently among Arkansas's top public schools
- JNPSD has invested heavily in new facilities and academic programs since its founding
- Multiple private school options in the Jacksonville-Sherwood corridor
Life around Little Rock AFB
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
A popular cone-shaped peak near Little Rock with a challenging summit hike and river trail offering great views of the Arkansas River Valley.
Clinton Presidential Center
The Bill Clinton presidential library and museum in Little Rock designed as a bridge over the Arkansas River with extensive archives and exhibits.
Two Rivers Park
A large river park at the confluence of the Arkansas and Maumelle rivers with trails, picnic areas, and incredible sunset views.
South on Main
Little Rock's premier modern Southern restaurant in the SoMa district with innovative takes on regional cuisine and a vibrant arts venue attached.
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
The site of the 1957 desegregation crisis with a visitor center telling the powerful story of the Little Rock Nine.
Heifer International Village
A free interactive global village in downtown Little Rock exploring world hunger issues and Heifer's global programs.
Buying or renting near Little Rock AFB
Home Prices
$180,000–$320,000
Typical Rent
$950–$1,500/mo
Little Rock is one of the most affordable state capitals. The base area around Jacksonville is particularly affordable. Cabot has seen sharp appreciation due to school district demand.
Popular neighborhoods: Cabot, Sherwood
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