Bentonville, Arkansas

Arkansas community balancing growth and livability

Southwest Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

Bentonville is an Arkansas city with a population of approximately 59,471, part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $492,822. Median household income is $99,074.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 59,471 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $492,822 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $99,074 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.7 minutes
  • Part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

59,471

Source: Census ACS

$492,822

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$99,074

Source: Census ACS

18.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

104 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Benton County (county-level results)

35%
62%
Democrat 45,231
Republican 79,907
Leans R+27.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 41.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 55.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 76.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 57.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.1

Location

Bentonville, AR (36.3577, -94.2224)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.