Springdale, AR


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Springdale, AR

About Springdale, AR

Springdale, Arkansas stands out with its natural beauty, filled with rivers, creeks and waterfalls, as well as its local attractions such as Clabber Creek Park or the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Medium-large metro area set in the rolling hills and woodlands of the Southeast region. Primary industries include manufacturing and healthcare. Also known as a college town. - Positioned in northwest Arkansas, 200 miles northwest of Little Rock and 200 miles southwest of St. Louis, Missouri..

Location Details

Zip Codes: 72764 72762
Cost of Living: -10.2% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1401 ft above sea level
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The so-called Northwest Arkansas region is one of the fastest growing in the country, and the three named cities, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville, plus the elephant- in-the-room Bentonville represent an interesting mix of small cities that all work together and all offer something. The three names cities are located in a north-south line roughly 10 miles apart, while Bentonville lies five miles west of Rogers.

Each of these towns brings something different to the area, and the mix works well. Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas and has an attractive campus, historic buildings, a progressive feel and the usual college-town amenities. Springfield is more “old South” as a center of light manufacturing, trucking and agricultural processing, anchored by the headquarters and major operations of poultry processor Tyson. Rogers was once a sleepy non-descript Southern town but has boomed as a hot family-oriented residential area, One of the reasons why is Bentonville, and for those whom the name isn’t familiar, it is the headquarters for retail giant Wal-Mart.

Wal-Mart earns superlatives all over the country, but no single employer wields the economic influence that Wal-Mart has in Bentonville and the surrounding area. The headquarters employs some 13,000, and that is not the whole story, as scores of other companies supplying everything from product to marketing to legal services make the area their home. And there’s a steady stream of business travelers calling on the nation’s #1 retailer as well.

All of this leads to a booming economy and plenty of air service. The founding Walton family and the Jones family of trucking industry lineage have left a strong cultural imprint on the area as well. The Walton family has endowed a large performing arts center and a $50-million Walton family-supported art museum is scheduled to open in 2009. The Jones family has endowed the Jones Center for Families among other assets.

There are plenty of water and outdoor recreation opportunities in nearby lakes and mountain areas, but some might feel a bit isolated from other “city” activities (the closest big city is Kansas City 175 miles north). Living costs are low and substantial employment and income growth bring strong buying power. Crime rates are notably low for the region.

The area contains a mix of farmland, nearby lakes, and rolling, wooded hills. Climate is continental and typical of the region, with a strong Gulf influence particularly in summer. However, the elevation and nearby mountains keep temperatures a few degrees cooler than many other parts of the state. Winters are generally mild, with occasional cold spells.

Springdale Cost of Living
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College town, moderate winters, and excel health resources make Springdale a great place to live.

$265,900
-27.2% lower than avg
$56,144
-22.9% lower than avg
$930 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-53.8% lower than avg
Springdale Crime
51.1 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Springdale, Arkansas
$51,120
for a family
$30,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Springdale
   College town
High property crime
   Moderate winters
Uncomfortable humidity
   Excel health resources
Winter storms, cold snaps
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Over 3 years ago

This is a great area with good Republican Voters. Over 50% of people living here cannot be held responsible for Biden. That's all left to the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Downtown Springdale for years and I regret buying a home here. My neighbor burns constantly and the city will not do anything to stop it. We have had  More

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Please understand that if you are attracted by low cost housing you can find it here. Just know that it would be best to be  More

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