Living in Bentonville, AR

Bentonville is home to about 63,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 16.3% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run below the national average (91.4 on an index where the US is 100).

Population, 2025

63,057+16.3% since 2020

Median home value

$428,5003.8 years of median income

Median rent

$1,344/morent plus utilities

Household income

$112,792median, per year

Price level

91.4US average = 100

January / July highs

46° / 89°lows 24° / 67°

Average commute

19 min20% work from home

State income tax

3.9%top rate, graduated

Cost of living in Bentonville

The median home in Bentonville is worth $428,500 and the median household earns $112,792 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,344 a month, about 14% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area at 91.4, with housing at 76.9 and goods at 93.6 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $68,500 here. Arkansas taxes wages at a top rate of 3.9%. The average combined state and local sales tax in Arkansas is 9.48%.

All items91.4

Housing76.9

Goods93.6

Utilities75.1

Other services95.3

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Bentonville weather

Average highs run from 46°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 24°F. It gets 47 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 10 inches of snow. Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 101 times a year. The most comfortable months are September to October.

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People and work

The median resident is 32.5 years old, and 55% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 50% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 19 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.

Median age

32.573rd youngest of 546

Bachelor's or higher

55%adults 25+

Homeowners

50%of households

People per sq mile

1,77835.5 sq mi of land

Take transit to work

0%2% walk, 0.7% bike

Unemployment

3.1%2020-2024 average

Poverty rate

5.2%of residents

Typical home built

2007median year

Who moves to Bentonville, and where people go

From farther away, newcomers most often come from Little Rock (Pulaski County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and Dallas (Dallas County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Plano (Collin County), Dallas (Dallas County) and Little Rock (Pulaski County). See the map and full lists

IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.

Natural hazards, home prices and air quality

FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.

Parks and sights near Bentonville

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

• University of Arkansas 20 miles
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• Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Museum 2 miles
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• Crowder College 33 miles
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• John Brown University 22 miles
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• Natural Falls State Park State park 28 miles
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• Blue Springs Heritage Center Botanical garden 24 miles
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• Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park State park 26 miles
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• Roaring River State Park State park 27 miles
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• Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area State park 17 miles
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• Big Sugar Creek State Park State park 19 miles
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• Honey Creek State Park State park 35 miles
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Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Airports near Bentonville

Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.

Colleges in and near Bentonville

US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.

Frost dates and fall color in Bentonville

Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before April 12, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around October 17 and the first frost comes around October 26.

NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Bentonville 4 S, AR, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Bentonville.

Wildfire smoke in Bentonville

From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Bentonville on about 156 days a year, including about 31 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.

NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.

Home internet in Bentonville

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 22,589 households. Compare every city.

Public schools in Bentonville

Downtown Bentonville is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.

Other districts within 10 miles: Springdale School District (22,685 students), Rogers Public Schools (15,604 students), McDonald County R-I School District (3,595 students), Pea Ridge School District (2,670 students), Gravette School District (2,133 students), Gentry Public Schools (1,753 students).

National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.

Bentonville's twin cities

Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Bentonville's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).

• Asheville, NC78% matchCompare
• Murfreesboro, TN76% matchCompare
• Richmond, VA75% matchCompare
• Lexington, KY74% matchCompare

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Stargazing near Bentonville

The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:

• Buffalo National River International Dark Sky Park 83 miles
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Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.

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Pros and cons of living in Bentonville

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Pros

• Data Everyday prices in the metro run 9% below the US average (BEA).
• Data Commutes are short: 19 minutes each way on average.
• Data The city is growing fast (+16.3% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
• Data A highly educated city: 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

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Cons

• Data Sales tax is high: 9.48% on average with local taxes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bentonville a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, short commutes. Compare Bentonville side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.

What is the population of Bentonville?

The Census Bureau estimates Bentonville had 63,057 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 54,213 in April 2020 (+16.3%).

How much do you need to earn to live in Bentonville?

Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $68,500 in the Bentonville area. The median household here earns $112,792.

When is the best time to visit Bentonville?

By the 1991-2020 climate normals, September to October are the most comfortable months. July averages 89°F and January 46°F for daytime highs.

What county is Bentonville in?

Bentonville is in Benton County, Arkansas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.

What time zone is Bentonville in?

Bentonville is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).

What is the elevation of Bentonville?

About 1,296 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.

Does Arkansas have a state income tax?

Yes. Arkansas has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 3.9% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.

Sources

Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Bentonville. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Bentonville 4 S, AR station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.