We all know that former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, is from Arkansas (though he relocated to New York from Washington, D.C. with his wife Hillary, our current Secretary of State, after serving his two terms in office). But, is the state worth our consideration for relocating to, today? When it comes to moving to another state, you need to know all sorts of things.
For example, if you were to consider moving to Arkansas, you’d need to know which areas within the state are actually good for a new start. Well, the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area is just that – perfect for moving and starting a fresh life!
This is especially true if you work in the biotech, food-processing, aerospace, information-technology, financial, or logistics sectors. When other cities are slimming down in these industries, the Little Rock-Conway region of Arkansas is booming. Last April, the unemployment rate in the state was just above 6%, which is impressive if you consider the rest of the country.
In addition to a good job market, Arkansas offers affordable housing costs throughout. Of course, when you need to move, you want to be able to afford a home! Furthermore, Forbes rated Arkansas the second-cleanest city in the United States last year. So, the air quality is great for raising a family.
If you are considering a move to Arkansas, here are some more stats you might want to know:
- 675,069 residents
- 5.1% job growth
- $38,205 per capita income
- $166,939 average home cost
Jon Huser
