What are the schools like in Maumelle, AR?

Maumelle is served primarily by ACADEMICS PLUS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Maumelle?

The median household income in Maumelle, AR is $89,880 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Maumelle, AR?

Maumelle has an average high temperature of 50.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

Maumelle, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maumelle, AR affordable or expensive?

Maumelle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maumelle is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $261,100 and the median rent is $976 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maumelle, AR?

Maumelle has a violent crime rate of 179.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1117.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maumelle, AR a Good Place to Live?

Maumelle is a small city of 19,183 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $89,880 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Maumelle stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Maumelle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maumelle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.1

Maumelle's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maumelle costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Maumelle, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$261,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$976	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,880	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Maumelle's violent crime rate is 179.3 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.3 /100k

Property Crime

1117.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Maumelle is served primarily by ACADEMICS PLUS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maumelle, AR	National Avg
School District	ACADEMICS PLUS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maumelle sees average highs of 50.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maumelle, AR
Average High — January	50.2°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Maumelle, AR	National Avg
Population	19,183	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Natural Steps, AR 6 mi Cammack Village, AR 6 mi Roland, AR 7 mi Mayflower, AR 9 mi Little Rock, AR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Maumelle

Maumelle, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72113

Maumelle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maumelle, AR affordable or expensive?

Maumelle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maumelle roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $261,100 and median rent is $976/month.

What is the crime rate in Maumelle, AR?

Maumelle's violent crime rate is 179.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1117.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maumelle?

Public schools in Maumelle are operated by ACADEMICS PLUS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 46.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maumelle, AR a good place to live?

Maumelle, AR has a population of 19,183, a median household income of $89,880, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maumelle?

Maumelle averages 50.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maumelle?

Maumelle, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72113.

What is the population of Maumelle?

The population of Maumelle, Arkansas is 19,183 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maumelle?

Key numbers for living in Maumelle: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $261,100, median household income $89,880, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maumelle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.