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About
Life in Bentonville
If you're considering Bentonville, understand that this is fundamentally a Walmart town—the company's presence shapes everything from job availability to demographics to infrastructure. That said, it's evolved beyond a single-employer economy; over 1,100 vendor offices have sprouted here, creating genuine professional opportunities across industries and drawing transplants from across the country. The median household income sits at a solid $112,792, and unemployment is exceptionally low at 3.0%, though you'll want to research specific roles since many jobs cluster around corporate supply chains.
Bentonville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
18.0%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+16.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bentonville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bentonville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (46.8%), and 6.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.3%
of residents
65 and Older
8.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
53.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 42% above AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Bentonville
In Bentonville, rent runs 42% above the AR average, and home values are 128% above the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
26.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,871
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $490,040 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below AR average
Unemployment in Bentonville
Unemployment in Bentonville is 1.1 percentage points lower than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bentonville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19 min avg
How Bentonville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bentonville, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bentonville runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
174.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
735
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bentonville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Benton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Benton County, which includes Bentonville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $947,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111.4M |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Hail | $150,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Hail | $515,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.6M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $66,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Benton County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Bentonville) is typically good — 304 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
304
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, AR (26 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bentonville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
9.5"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 2.70" |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.24" |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 4.78" |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 6.26" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.49" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 90°F | 65°F | 2.71" |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.05" |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 3.92" |
| Dec | 49°F | 27°F | 3.26" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bentonville
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bentonville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Rogers
Northwest Medical Center-springdale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Springdale
Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Gravette
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bentonville
Bentonville's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
26
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bentonville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 108 students · in-state tuition $17,300 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,102 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pea Ridge National Military Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bentonville
Bentonville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pea Ridge National Military Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
13 mi awayGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
69 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bentonville
Bentonville Public Library
405 South Main Street, Bentonville
Cities Near Bentonville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bentonville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bentonville FAQ
Is Bentonville, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Bentonville's median rent is $1,344/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $112,792/year. Median home value is $428,500.
Is Bentonville, Arkansas safe?⌄
Bentonville's violent crime rate was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 735 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bentonville, Arkansas?⌄
Bentonville has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Bentonville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,344/month and median household income is $112,792/year. The median home value is $428,500. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bentonville, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Bentonville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from