Housing
Home prices and rent in Bentonville
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Arkansas and the U.S.
Census geography: Bentonville city, Arkansas. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Bentonville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Bentonville | Arkansas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $428,500 | $188,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,344 | $947 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $112,792 | $60,773 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 50% | 66% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1987 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,800 | $232,600 | $428,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $770 | $955 | $1,344 |
| Median household income | $71,461 | $80,392 | $112,792 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA · Benton County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $106,900. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $59,850 | $68,400 | $76,950 | $85,500 | $92,350 | $99,200 | $106,050 | $112,900 |
| Very low income (50%) | $37,450 | $42,800 | $48,150 | $53,450 | $57,750 | $62,050 | $66,300 | $70,600 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $22,450 | $25,650 | $28,850 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Bentonville?
$428,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $188,000 in Arkansas and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Bentonville?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,344 a month, versus $947 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Bentonville?
The median home value went from $167,800 in 2014 to $428,500 in 2024 (+155%).
What is fair market rent in Bentonville?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA is $916 for a studio, $1,056 for one bedroom and $1,256 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Bentonville city, Arkansas. Values are estimates with margins of error.