Livability Score

67
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Center For Art & Education
Art Gallery
Crawford County Art Center
Theatre Arts
King Opera House
Theatre Arts
Malco Cinema 8
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Shamrock Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (14) C-
Van Buren Municipal Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial
Park
Old Town Park
Park
Meyer Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Lee Creek Public Use Area
Park
Lee Creek Public Use Area
Park
Lake Louemma Park
Park
Fort Smith Park
Park
Fort Smith Park
Park
Van Zandt Park
Park
Field of Dreams Sports Complex
Park
Kibler Ball Fields
Park
Harper Stadium
Park
Kay Rodgers Park
Park
Natural Reserve
Park
Shops (6) F
Van Buren Vintage Market
Furniture
Attic Treasure
Furniture
The Old Store
Furniture
Spinning Wheel Antiques
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
A to Z Variety
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Van Buren.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Van Buren, Arkansas
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Van Buren is 90/100 - which is 5% higher than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Van Buren crime rates are 3,173 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Arkansas
Property Crime
2,831 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
341 crimes per 100k D
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employment D

The median income in Van Buren is $48,546 - which is 15% higher than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$48,546 F
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Van Buren Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Police
Van Buren Police Department
Police
Sparks Medical Center – Van Buren
Hospital
Van Buren Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Angel Care Emergency Medical Services - Van Buren
Doctor
Van Buren Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Fort Smith Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Arkansas State Police Troop H
Police
Arkansas Highway Police - Van Buren Station
Police
Rural Fire District 5 Station 43
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Van Buren home prices are $128,700 - which is 12% higher than Arkansas
Home Price
$128,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C

The Van Buren graduation rate is 78% - which is 1% lower than Arkansas
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (10) A
Parkview Elementary School
City Heights Elementary School
Butterfield Junior High School
King Elementary School
River Valley Virtual Academy
J. J. Izard Elementary School
Izard Center For Learning
Rena Elementary School
Northridge Middle School
Harry C. Morrison Elem. School
Spradling Elementary School
Sutton Elementary School
Trusty Elementary School
Union Christian Academy
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
High Schools (4) F
River Valley Virtual Academy
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Izard Center For Learning
Van Buren High School
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
Union Christian Academy
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
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ratings B

Van Buren has an overall rating of 71% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Van Buren, AR: A Southern City By The Forest 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) If you're looking for an upscale suburb close to a major city, then Van Buren might not be for you. It's a pretty small city that is quite a way from any big metropolitan areas and while it may be lacking in a lot of amenities, it is a comfortable town for people seeking a relaxi ...Read More ng lifestyle. The Ozark National Forest is very close and I think it's the best area in Van Buren. It has plenty of spots you can go hiking or camping in, or you can even just visit it for an afternoon.

Van Buren is a very affordable city and you won't have to spend a lot of money to have a nice home here. The local job market isn't the best and you won't have a great selection of jobs, but the cost of living easily compensates. You will need your own car living here. There is no public transit at all and since there aren't many stores in town, you'll probably have to drive around a bit. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Van Buren Municipal Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Veteran's Memorial
      Old Town Park
      Meyer Park
      Triangle Park
      Lee Creek Public Use Area
      Lee Creek Public Use Area

      Entertainment

      Center For Art & Education
      Crawford County Art Center
      King Opera House
      Malco Cinema 8

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Sonic
      Freddy's
      Shamrock Liquor
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Van Buren? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Van Buren.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Van Buren? The cost of living in Van Buren is 90/100 - which is 5% higher than Arkansas.
      Van Buren
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Van Buren? Van Buren crime rates are 3,173, which are 11% higher than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      3,173 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Van Buren? The median income in Van Buren is $48,546 which is 15% higher than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $48,54612% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,04813% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Sparks Medical Center – Van Buren

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Angel Care Emergency Medical Services - Van Buren

      A+ Housing

      What are Van Buren home prices? Van Buren home prices are $128,700 - which is 12% higher than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $128,70030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71325% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Van Buren have good schools? The Van Buren graduation rate is 78% - which is 1% lower than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Van Buren a good place to live? Van Buren has an overall rating of 71% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      4 total surveys

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