Bentonville, Arkansas
Among the top 17% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
- top 10% for commute time
- top 11% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Bentonville is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 55,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websitebentonvillear.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in2.9 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$99k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 36% of US places
Home Value$339k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 69% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.04%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.3 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.5 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.7better than 70% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 46% of US places
School Quality42.6better than 20% of US places
Violent Crime882/100kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Crime1179/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Community
Population54,51398th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5185th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0870th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.8%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.0%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)13.2%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)11.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 90% of US places
Walkability7.3/20better than 64% of US places
Airport Distance92 mibetter than 41% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.4%better than 81% of US places
Amenities Nearby40.91better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 89% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bentonville an affordable place to live?
- Bentonville is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bentonville?
- The median home value in Bentonville is $339k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bentonville?
- Median household income in Bentonville is $99k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bentonville?
- Median gross rent in Bentonville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bentonville safe?
- Bentonville is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 882/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1179/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bentonville?
- Bentonville averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 47.3 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bentonville?
- Public-school quality in Bentonville is below average, scoring better than 20% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bentonville?
- The average one-way commute in Bentonville is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)