Skip to main content

AR area data

Bentonville, AR

Bentonville, AR.

Population: 38,690 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bentonville, AR is $516,241 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $296,000 after a median 210.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,645/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$516,241

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

210.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$516,241
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+51.7%
10-year appreciation
+140.6%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$516,631
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$296,000
Median list price
$454,900
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
-48.5%
Median days on market
210.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
307
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
74

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,645/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
8
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
HAAS HALL ACADEMY, FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Schools include
HAAS HALL BENTONVILLE, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY, FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL ROGERS, ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH, BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,913
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SILOAM SPRINGS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER-SPRINGDALE, OZARKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF GRAVETTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
84
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,448 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,858
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,800
Average weekly wage
$1,479
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,204

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BentonvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$516,241$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$296,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market211 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,645/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,858$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bentonville, AR?
$516,241.
What is the median sale price in Bentonville, AR?
$296,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bentonville, AR?
Median days on market: 210.5 days.
What is typical rent in Bentonville, AR?
Typical rent: $1,645/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bentonville, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Bentonville, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Bentonville, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bentonville, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bentonville, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bentonville, AR?
21 schools (9 elementary, 8 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bentonville, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bentonville, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Bentonville

Selling a home in Bentonville, AR?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents