Van Buren, AR

Van Buren is a town in Crawford County, Arkansas with a population of about 25,000 people. Located just east of Fort Smith, this historic town was once the second largest in the state and provided trade and transportation services to travelers along the Arkansas River. Van Buren offers numerous attractions such as Park Hill Park, Lake Fort Smith State Park and the Van Buren Historic District. It also boasts top-notch eateries like Emma Jean’s BBQ, shopping options at downtown stores and galleries, entertainment venues like King Opera House Theatre and more. From outdoor activities to historical tours and cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone in Van Buren. Mid-sized city - Extreme western Arkansas at Oklahoma border in Arkansas River Valley.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Van Buren is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Van Buren jobs have decreased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Van Buren's cost of living is 23.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Van Buren's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Van Buren, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Crawford county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 77.2% to 20.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Van Buren's population is 23,213 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Van Buren is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.6%.

SCHOOLS

Van Buren public schools spend $9,764 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.4 students per teacher in Van Buren. More Education

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Housing Market in Van Buren

It's a good time to buy in Van Buren. Home Appreciation is up 13.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Van Buren is .

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