Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County and the metro's second anchor city (population 64,134 at the 2020 census, per Wikipedia; ~7th largest city in Arkansas). Nicknamed the "City of Colleges," it is home to the University of Central Arkansas (~12,000 students), Hendrix College (~1,300 students), and Central Baptist College (~900 students) — and over 40 percent of its adult workforce holds a bachelor's degree or higher. Founded as a railroad town in 1872, Conway is a fast-growing regional hub with a revitalized downtown (Toad Suck Square), major employers including Conway Regional Health System, Acxiom, and Westrock Coffee, and housing ranging from historic neighborhoods near downtown to new subdivisions on the west and south sides.
Home prices in Conway
The median listing price in Conway is $265,000.
Top places in Conway
Downtown Conway / Toad Suck Square
The three college campuses
Lake Conway
Cadron Settlement Park
Faulkner County Museum
Toad Suck Daze
Commuting from Conway
30 miles west of downtown Little Rock via I-40 (per Wikipedia); typical drive ~30–35 minutes (approximate).
I-40 runs along the northern and eastern sides of the city with access from Exits 124–132.
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) is about 35 miles east; typical drive ~35–45 minutes (approximate).
Conway FAQs
What is the housing market like in Conway, AR? The median listing price in Conway is $265,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Conway, AR? 30 miles west of downtown Little Rock via I-40 (per Wikipedia); typical drive ~30–35 minutes (approximate).