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Relocation guide
Moving to Bentonville
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
56,326
Median age 31.9
Median household income
$108,465
Median rent
$1,238/mo
Median home value
$370,700
Schools
26
4 districts
Summer high / winter low
90° / 24°
Pros
- Household incomes run 38% above the US median ($108,465).
- Rent takes only about 14% of the median household income.
- Property taxes are low: about 0.73% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in April, September, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 35 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Sales tax is 9.5%, among the higher rates in the country.
- Cold winters: January lows average 24°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Bentonville?
Bentonville spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $355,000 to $401,300 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
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A local food Short shared by Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide (Best of NWA, Top 10).
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Is Bentonville a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 38% above the US median ($108,465). Rent takes only about 14% of the median household income. On the other hand: Sales tax is 9.5%, among the higher rates in the country. Cold winters: January lows average 24°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Bentonville?
The median household earns $108,465. Rent at the median ($1,238/month) is about 14% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $49,520 a year.
How many schools are in Bentonville?
26 public and private schools across 4 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Bentonville?
Highs average 90°F in August and lows 24°F in January. The most comfortable months are April, September, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.