Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Jacksonville, AR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$629
Population
28,472
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Jacksonville is home to an AFB, eclectic shops, and Wing Ding Festival
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What once was a railroad depot has now evolved into a blossoming community. Located in Pulaski County, Jacksonville houses the Little Rock Air Force Base plus numerous modern comforts.
Locals living in Jacksonville apartments enjoy a short commute to Little Rock for work and play. The community is encompassed by several restaurants, flea markets, and eclectic shops full of unique merchandise. Just minutes from their homes, residents look forward to a walk in the park at Dupree.
Jacksonville hosts the annual Wing Ding Festival every fall, which attracts both locals and visitors. The event features a plethora of family-friendly activities, including paddle boat rides, contests, and more!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,163
Average: $60,573
Education
5,041
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,757
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jacksonville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, AR is $375 for a studio, $629 for one bedroom, $766 for two bedrooms, and $841 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$629/month
604 Sq Ft
House
$1,418/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jacksonville, AR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
197 Students
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Jacksonville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
687 Students
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades K-8
197 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
58 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
829 Students
Jacksonville Middle Girls School
Public
Grades 6-8
Jacksonville Middle Boys School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,242 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
58 Students
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Points of Interest
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Airports
- Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.