The Town FilesBentonville, Arkansas
City in Benton County · population 54,164 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $428,500
- Household income
- $112,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 32.5
Bentonville is a city of 54,164 people in Benton County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $428,500, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Arkansas towns, more upscale than 99% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 96% of Arkansas towns.
How Bentonville ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bentonville is worth $428,500, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $112,792, which is more affordable than 12% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,344 a month. 50.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bentonville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $428,500 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,344 | $792 |
| Median household income | $112,792 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 50.4% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Bentonville
| People | Bentonville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.3% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in Bentonville
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bentonville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 123 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 144,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $81,978 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Bentonville itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Bentonville
26 public schools with 15,101 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,424 | 11.9 |
| CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 757 | 20.5 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS BENTONVILLE (charter) | PK-7 | 738 | 15.4 |
| WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 681 | 15.1 |
| J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 674 | 14.7 |
| BRIGHT FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 670 | 20.3 |
| VAUGHN ELEMENTARY | K-4 | 669 | 18.6 |
| LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 642 | 13.7 |
| WILLOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 628 | 19.0 |
| ARDIS ANN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 588 | 16.3 |
| CENTRAL PARK AT MORNING STAR | K-4 | 584 | 19.5 |
| OSAGE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 581 | 18.7 |
Towns near Bentonville
- Centerton, AR3.7 mi · 17,792 people · home $338,500
- Rogers, AR5.0 mi · 69,908 people · home $308,200
- Cave Springs, AR5.4 mi · 5,495 people · home $460,300
- Little Flock, AR5.6 mi · 3,055 people · home $467,600
- Lowell, AR8.0 mi · 9,839 people · home $284,200
- Bella Vista, AR8.1 mi · 30,104 people · home $296,700
- Pea Ridge, AR8.9 mi · 6,559 people · home $297,500
- Gravette, AR9.3 mi · 3,547 people · home $216,300
Bentonville questions
Is Bentonville, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bentonville scores better for retirees than 51% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 1%. 8.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Bentonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Bentonville is valued at $428,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,792, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,344 a month.
What is the weather like in Bentonville?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does Bentonville get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bentonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)