Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
211 Cafe
Coffee Shop
Onyx Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Onyx Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
The Meteor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Airship Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ozark Mountain Bagel Co
Coffee Shop
Airship Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kennedy Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
7 Brew Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Crumpet
Coffee Shop
7 Brew
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens
Museum
Museum of Native American History
Museum
Skylight Cinemas 5
Cinema
Outdoor Classroom
Theatre Arts
The Momentary
Theatre Arts
Trike Theatre
Theatre Arts
Arend Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Museum
Scott Family Amazeum
Museum
Rogers Towne Cinema
Cinema
Donald E. White Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Rogers Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (32) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Flying Burrito
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Pedaler's Pub
Bar
The HUB Bike Lounge
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Night Owl Tavern
Bar
Trash Creamery
Sweets
KYYA Chocolate
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Bariola's Pizza
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bueno
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Yoga Platforms
Gym
Bentonville Community Center
Community Centre
The J Street Gym
Gym
Cornerstone Division
Community Centre
Fitness Center
Gym
Crossfit Reverence
Gym
Bee Well Yoga
Gym
Dynasty - Dance Academy
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Convenience with Fuel
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Harps
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
World Food
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Akin's Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (49) F
Osage Park
Park
Ford Park
Park
Ford Park
Park
Gilmore Park
Park
Train Station Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Movie Lawn
Park
Bogle Park
Park
Gathering Circle
Park
Austin-Baggett Park
Park
Bentonville City Square
Park
Riverwalk Farm Estates Community Park
Park
Dave Peel Park
Park
Durham Place Park
Park
Merchants Baseball Park
Park
Oxford Ridge Park
Park
Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink & Splash Park
Park
Wildwood Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Bentonville Community Park
Park
Coler MTB Park
Park
Old Tiger Stadium Park
Park
Park Spring Park
Park
Park Spring Park
Park
Wild Wood Park
Park
Shops (13) F
OZ e-Bikes
Bicycle
Phat Tire
Bicycle
Southern Style
Clothing
Allied Cycle Works HQ & Factory
Bicycle
8th Street Market
Mall
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Highroller Cyclery
Bicycle
Campus Bookstore
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Barnes & Noble
Books
Old Navy
Clothing
The Phone Guys
Electronics
Belk
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Once Upon a Child
Clothing
Petco
Pets
HomeGoods
Houseware
Marshalls
Department Store
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Bentonville.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations B+
ORT Planet Fitness-Aldi
Bus Stop
ORT Walmart 100
Bus Stop
ORT Touchstone
Bus Stop
SE 10th & Main
Bus Stop
S Main & 8th
Bus Stop
ORT BPL
Bus Stop
ORT Central
Bus Stop
ORT Helping Hands
Bus Stop
SE 10th & C
Bus Stop
SE 10th & G Street
Bus Stop
H & 8th
Bus Stop
8th at Brightwater
Bus Stop
J & 11th
Bus Stop
SE 14th & O
Bus Stop
ORT Harps
Bus Stop
ORT Bradford
Bus Stop
ORT Agile
Bus Stop
ORT NW Regional
Bus Stop
14th & Moberly
Bus Stop
ORT Senior Center
Bus Stop
ORT Moberly Place
Bus Stop
ORT Sam's Club
Bus Stop
ORT Buffalo
Bus Stop
ORT NWACC Shewmaker
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Bentonville is 107/100 - which is 25% higher than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B-

Bentonville crime rates are 1,339 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Arkansas
Property Crime
1,095 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
244 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Bentonville is $84,340 - which is 99% higher than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$84,340 A
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Police
Bentonville Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Bentonville Police Special Operations
Police
Ballard Aviation / EagleMed (Air Medical Services)
Doctor
Main Street Dental
Dentist
Bentonville Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Bentonville Police Department
Police
Bentonville Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Lifespring Women's Center
Doctor
Medical Transport Service Advanced Life Support
Doctor
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
Hospital
Bentonville Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Bonner Orthodontics
Dentist
Bonner Ortho
Dentist
Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Weight Loss Clinic
Clinic
Centerton Fire Station
Fire Station
Dr. Philip A. Woodworth, MD - General Surgery
Doctor
Northwest Arkansas Community College Police Department
Police
Hedberg Alergy
Doctor
Bentonville Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Fisher Denture
Dentist
Ear Nose & Throat
Clinic
Highlands Oncology Group Cancer Center
Clinic
Highlands Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Bentonville home prices are $258,300 - which is 125% higher than Arkansas
Home Price
$258,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A-

The Bentonville graduation rate is 90% - which is 14% higher than Arkansas
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (19) F
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
Creekside Middle School
Osage Creek Elementary School
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
Old High Middle School
Ruth Barker Middle School
Spring Hill Middle School
Elm Tree Elementary School
R.E. Baker Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Bright Field Middle School
Willowbrook Elementary School
Apple Glen Elementary School
Bentonville Sda School
Central Park At Morning Star
Reagan Elementary School
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary
Arkansas Connections Academy High
Centerton Gamble Elementary
Walnut Farm Montessori School
High Schools (4) D-
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy High
Bentonville High School
Haas Hall Academy Bentonville
Arkansas Connections Academy High
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ratings A+

Bentonville has an overall rating of 84% from 31 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (28)
From AreaVibes A+
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Bentonville, AR Area Guide

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Bentonville Area Facts

  • Bentonville has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bentonville crime rates are 53% lower than the Arkansas average
  • Cost of living in Bentonville is 25% higher than the Arkansas average

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Idyllic is the word. 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 19, 2021) I lived here for 6 months from winter to late summer and I have to say, it's gotta be a pretty amazing place to live if you have a family. If you're into mountain biking, it's equally amazing as there are trails literally everywhere. I'm not a fan of the gravely soil there, but y ...Read More ou could spent a day riding different trails and never get bored. The people are a bit snooty, and the oppressive heat in the summer is a bit hard to take (mid to high 90's every day). It barely cools down at night and the cicadas are deafening 24/7 in July and August. Walmart's presence is very noticeable and their "Finding NWA" social engineering exercise is sure to alter the population somewhat and wokeify the area. Drivers are laid back for the most part, but they tend to not use turn signals and they almost never pull forward into an intersection while waiting to make a left turn. Crime has been on the rise lately with almost daily complaints of thefts online. There's so much new construction going on here that I have to think the place will be barely noticeable in 5 years. Read Less
A Growing City 4 rating By FrasierID ( Jul 23, 2019) Bentonville is at once a small, welcoming city and at the same time a growing and changing area. It feels less Southern and more Midwestern, in many ways. Very friendly but not in a phony, Mississippi Delta sort of way. Many amenities make it a great place to visit, and, I would ...Read More imagine, a great place to call home. 21c Museum Hotel is a first-rate, very modern hipster-ish hotel and a bit over the top in its "wokeness". 21c Hotel notwithstanding, my sense is Bentonville's citizens are quietly open-minded and not overly political in nature. Good. There are many restaurants in the Square and beyond that could work in most any city far larger than Bentonville. Walmart is consolidating its headquarters in Bentonville to one main campus, as opposed to the current layout of buildings all across town, so it will be interesting to see the effect of that consolidation on the city. Crystal Bridges Museum of Art is excellent. I never tire of it as they have different exhibits as well as a permanent collection, and the land around it is very inviting. Read Less
Bentonville, AR a Family-Friendly City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 24, 2018) Bentonville is a great place to raise a family with the cost of living being low and there are jobs aplenty! This city is great for those who do not want a big city feel but still want some of the accommodations that a city has to offer and a population of just over 40,000. Bento ...Read More nville's weather is pretty fantastic, although the summers can be fairly hot. That is not something that I mind though!

There is plenty to do in and around Bentonville. If you are into the outdoors then there is plenty of fishing, hiking, canoeing, and hunting in the area just outside of the city. You will certainly have no shortage of things to do in Bentonville.

There are quite a few jobs to be had in Bentonville, with the city being the location for the headquarters of Walmart. There are many jobs to be had with that company and others. The low cost of living and low crime rate makes it a great place me to raise my family. Read Less
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Bentonville, AR a Family-Friendly City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 24, 2018) Bentonville is a great place to raise a family with the cost of living being low and there are jobs aplenty! This city is great for those who do not want a big city feel but still want some of the accommodations that a city has to offer and a population of just over 40,000. Bento ...Read More nville's weather is pretty fantastic, although the summers can be fairly hot. That is not something that I mind though!

There is plenty to do in and around Bentonville. If you are into the outdoors then there is plenty of fishing, hiking, canoeing, and hunting in the area just outside of the city. You will certainly have no shortage of things to do in Bentonville.

There are quite a few jobs to be had in Bentonville, with the city being the location for the headquarters of Walmart. There are many jobs to be had with that company and others. The low cost of living and low crime rate makes it a great place me to raise my family. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bentonville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Osage Park
      Ford Park
      Ford Park
      Gilmore Park
      Train Station Park
      Creekside Park
      Movie Lawn
      Bogle Park

      Entertainment

      The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens
      Museum of Native American History
      Skylight Cinemas 5
      Outdoor Classroom
      The Momentary
      Trike Theatre
      Arend Arts Center
      Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Jimmy John's
      Which Wich?
      Flying Burrito
      Chick-fil-A
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Bentonville? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Bentonville.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bentonville? The cost of living in Bentonville is 107/100 - which is 25% higher than Arkansas.
      Bentonville
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bentonville? Bentonville crime rates are 1,339, which are 53% lower than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      1,339 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bentonville? The median income in Bentonville is $84,340 which is 99% higher than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $84,34052% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,95147% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Bentonville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Ballard Aviation / EagleMed (Air Medical Services)
      Medical Transport Service Advanced Life Support
      Lifespring Women's Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Bentonville home prices? Bentonville home prices are $258,300 - which is 125% higher than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $258,30040% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9783% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Bentonville have good schools? The Bentonville graduation rate is 90% - which is 14% higher than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Bentonville a good place to live? Bentonville has an overall rating of 84% from 31 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      31 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      83%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      28 total surveys

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