Little Rock metro, AR relocation guide
Moving to Lonoke, AR
$260,000Median listing price
LonokeArea
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About Lonoke
Lonoke is the county seat of Lonoke County (population 4,276 at the 2020 census, per Wikipedia) — a historic railroad and agricultural city named for a "lone oak" tree that once stood as a landmark during railroad construction. Founded as a railroad community in 1862, its downtown core (1900–1945 commercial district) is listed on the National Register. Rice, soybean, and aquaculture country with strong waterfowl-hunting culture, ~25 miles east of Little Rock on I-40.
Home prices in Lonoke
The median listing price in Lonoke is $260,000.
Top places in Lonoke
- Lonoke County Courthouse
- Lonoke Downtown Historic District
- Lonoke Depot Museum
- Joe P. Eagle / D. R. Boone Building
- J.M. Bransford House
- Lonoke Library and the town water tower (shown in the Commons photos)
- Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park
- Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery
- Lake Lonoke
Commuting from Lonoke
- I-40 (exit 175) is just north of town; downtown Little Rock is ~25 miles west — typical drive ~35–40 minutes (approximate, via I-40).
- Cabot ~10 miles northwest; Carlisle ~10 miles east; Scott ~12 miles southwest.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) is about 25 miles west; typical drive ~35 minutes (approximate).
Lonoke FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lonoke, AR?
The median listing price in Lonoke is $260,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lonoke, AR?
I-40 (exit 175) is just north of town; downtown Little Rock is ~25 miles west — typical drive ~35–40 minutes (approximate, via I-40).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.