Life in Bentonville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bentonville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bentonville:
The population in Bentonville is 56,326.
The median home value in Bentonville is $486,419.
The median income in Bentonville is $108,465.
The cost of living in Bentonville is 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bentonville is $1,238.
The unemployment rate in Bentonville is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Bentonville is 6.3%.
The average high in Bentonville is 68.7° and the average low is 46.4°.
Crime in Bentonville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bentonville. Key points include:
There were 662 total crimes in Bentonville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bentonville is 1,083.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bentonville is 255.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bentonville is 828.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bentonville is -48.88% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bentonville / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 662 | 1,083.3 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 156 | 255.3 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.3 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 128 | 209.5 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 506 | 828.0 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 54 | 88.4 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 421 | 688.9 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 50.7 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Bentonville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bentonville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bentonville is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bentonville is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bentonville is $486,419.
The median income in Bentonville is $108,465.
| Living Expense | Bentonville | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 89 | 100 | |
| Housing | 128 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
The average high in Bentonville is 68.7° and the average low is 46.4°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.0 inches of precipitation each year with 10.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bentonville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.4 |
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The current population in Bentonville is 56,326. The population has increased 72.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56,326 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 54,513 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 52,565 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 52,070 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 49,467 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 46,857 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 44,601 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 42,499 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 40,368 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 38,572 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 37,131 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 35,635 | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 34,022 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 32,685 | - |
58.5% White with 32,951 White residents.
3.4% African American with 1,924 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 226 American Indian residents.
12.7% Asian with 7,176 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 232 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 174 Other residents.
13.6% Two Or More with 7,643 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 6,000 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bentonville | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 68.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.4% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.7% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 13.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 8.8% | 19.0% |
Bentonville is 47.7% female with 26,864 female residents.
Bentonville is 52.3% male with 29,462 male residents.
| Gender | Bentonville | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Bentonville completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Bentonville completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Bentonville completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Bentonville completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Bentonville completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Bentonville completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Bentonville completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Bentonville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bentonville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bentonville | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.2% of households in Bentonville earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Bentonville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Bentonville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Bentonville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Bentonville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.1% of households in Bentonville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Bentonville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Bentonville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Bentonville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.9% of households in Bentonville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bentonville | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 5.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 9.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 13.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 17.5% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 14.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 5.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.9% | 6.3% | 12.6% |