This young, planned community located about 11 miles from Little Rock holds the distinction of being the fastest-growing community in Pulaski County. According to the Metro Little Rock Alliance, it also has the second-highest median household income in the state.

Located on the northern side of the Arkansas River, some homes offer river views. Others, like those in the Majestic Pointe subdivision, offer expansive homes with breathtaking views of nearby Pinnacle Mountain. Education is also a draw — the city just completed construction of state-of-the-art Maumelle High School which opened its doors in 2011.

Residents enjoy Maumelle’s natural setting through the city’s 19 miles of paved walking trails that offer opportunities for picnics, bike riding or playing with the family. Some of the trails trace through the perimeter of Lake Willastein and Lake Valencia, both popular fishing spots. The city also includes two 18-hole golf courses and a community center.

As for work, Maumelle offers many great job opportunities, with many large national companies setting up shop there. National department store chain Dillard’s recently consolidated all of their online distribution to a facility in Maumelle, creating hundreds of new jobs. Meanwhile, other national brands, like Kimberly Clark, Ace Hardware and Cintas, chose Maumelle for various limbs of their businesses. And Molex, a leading global supplier of electronic interconnects, employs more than 1,000.