Springdale, Arkansas
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
U.S. News (2025)
#8 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#5 Fastest Growing Cities
WhereAtHome Score
70.4
C-out of 100
Overview
Springdale is part of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, home to Tyson Foods headquarters. The area has transformed from rural to one of America's fastest-growing metros, with Walmart and J.B. Hunt nearby. Affordable living, strong job growth, and the Razorback Greenway trail system draw newcomers.
Key Highlights
- Tyson Foods world headquarters
- Part of booming NW Arkansas region
- Very affordable housing
- Razorback Greenway trail system
- Growing arts and culture scene
- Near Walmart and J.B. Hunt HQs
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Washington County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
90°F
Winter Low
27°F
Annual Rainfall
46"
Sunny Days
217
Amenities & Infrastructure
28+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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