Below Average CostVery SafeBENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Bentonville is a mid-sized city of 54,513 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $99,074
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bentonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bentonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bentonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Bentonville's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bentonville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bentonville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$338,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,151
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,074
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bentonville's violent crime rate is 255.3 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
255.3 /100k
Property Crime
828.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bentonville is served primarily by BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bentonville, AR
National Avg
School District
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
9
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bentonville sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Bentonville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bentonville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $338,500 and median rent is $1,151/month.
Bentonville's violent crime rate is 255.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 828.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bentonville are operated by BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 13 elementary, 9 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bentonville, AR has a population of 54,513, a median household income of $99,074, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bentonville averages 46.2°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bentonville, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 72712, 72713.
The population of Bentonville, Arkansas is 54,513 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bentonville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $338,500, median household income $99,074, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bentonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
