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Is Springdale a Good Place to Live? Springdale, Arkansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Springdale ranks #747 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #324 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (91.4, #60 of 524) and low unemployment (3.2%, #56 of 476), and trails on high violent crime (527 per 100,000, #384 of 444).
Springdale by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Springdale's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Springdale?
Springdale's cost of living index is 91.4, 9% below the US level of 100 and #256 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,071/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $341,760, 50% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
| Measure | Springdale | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 91.4#256 of 1,308 | 86.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $341,760#500 of 1,187 | $227,264 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,426/mo#279 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $261,800#422 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,071/mo#289 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.4%#283 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Springdale housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Springdale is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro.
Arkansas housing market →Is Springdale safe?
Springdale recorded 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 61% above the US rate of 328 and 1% below Arkansas's 532. That ranks #865 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #384 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Springdale Police Department. Property crime runs 1,357 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Springdale | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 527#865 of 1,085 | 532 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,357#391 of 1,085 | 1,645 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Springdale?
The median household in Springdale earns $69,787, 16% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Springdale | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $69,787#820 of 1,312 | $62,106 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.2%#155 of 1,058 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 13.4%#762 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.2%#198 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Springdale?
The median resident of Springdale is 32.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Springdale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 32.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 24.2%#1009 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 53.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Springdale's schools and health?
Springdale's 29 public schools graduate 85.1% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 14.1 students per teacher and $12,109 spent per pupil. 39.5% of adults are obese and 12.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Springdale | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 85.1%#701 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.1#301 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,109#945 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 39.5%#1083 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 12.3%#839 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 19.4%#1099 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 21.6%#1235 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 20,175 students are enrolled in Springdale's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Springdale?
The average commute in Springdale is 19.3 minutes (Arkansas 22.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 7.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Springdale scores 7.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 77.3°F and winters 39°F, with 46.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Springdale | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 19.3 min#287 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2%#55 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.6% | 78.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.9#1084 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.5 | 26.9 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 51.2 | 30 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 59.1 | 37.9 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 69 | 47.2 | 4.5 |
| May | 75.9 | 56.2 | 6 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 65.5 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 69.4 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 88.6 | 67.7 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 81.4 | 59.8 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 70.9 | 47.9 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 58.6 | 37.7 | 4 |
| Dec | 49.6 | 29.8 | 2.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fayetteville Exp Stn.
| Measure | Springdale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 58.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 77.3°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 39°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 46.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fayetteville Exp Stn.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Springdale?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, winter weather, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
| Measure | Springdale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#513 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washington County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washington County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.02% | 97% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0017% | 90% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0055% | 79% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0059% | 74% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0044% | 63% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.076% | 43% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0036% | 31% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Springdale compare with similar-size cities?
Springdale is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #324 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 88,160.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #747 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 | 19.3 min |
| Santa Fe, NMPop. 89,019 | #571 | 57.0 | $73,482 | $1,463/mo | 518 | 21 min |
| Lawrence, MAPop. 88,736 | #874 | 52.1 | $60,433 | $1,662/mo | 361 | 23 min |
| Bloomington, MNPop. 88,665 | #265 | 62.8 | $93,211 | $1,561/mo | 283 | 21 min |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #1091 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year | 28.2 min |
| Bryan, TXPop. 87,939 | #719 | 54.7 | $59,289 | $1,195/mo | 287 | 18.5 min |
| Troy, MIPop. 87,898 | #67 | 69.5 | $120,045 | $1,602/mo | 93 | 23.7 min |
| San Leandro, CAPop. 87,826 | #828 | 52.8 | $101,420 | $2,186/mo | 506 | 31.2 min |
| Ogden, UTPop. 87,413 | #785 | 53.5 | $72,575 | $1,216/mo | 445 | 22.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Springdale compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Springdale ranks #8 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 54.2 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 12% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 1% below the statewide rate. Homes are 50% above the typical Arkansas home.
| City | Rank in AR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #1 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #2 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #3 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #4 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #5 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #6 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #7 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 |
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #8 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 |
| Conway, ARPop. 67,642 | #9 | 51.7 | $63,004 | $1,011/mo | 486 |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #10 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 |
| Russellville, ARPop. 29,162 | #11 | 49.7 | $50,877 | $842/mo | 460 |
| Jonesboro, ARPop. 80,137 | #12 | 47.9 | $55,424 | $956/mo | 575 |
| Fort Smith, ARPop. 89,805 | #13 | 47.7 | $54,816 | $884/mo | 793 |
| Hot Springs, ARPop. 37,920 | #14 | 46.5 | $47,760 | $914/mo | 500 |
| Little Rock, ARPop. 203,436 | #15 | 45.3 | $63,003 | $1,106/mo | 1,485 |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #16 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #17 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 |
| Texarkana, ARPop. 29,177 | #18 | 39.7 | $45,835 | $909/mo | 1,230 |
| West Memphis, ARPop. 23,929 | #19 | 35.3 | $42,674 | $870/mo | 1,785 |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #20 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 |
All 20 Arkansas cities we track, by overall score. Arkansas statewide: median income $62,106, violent crime 531.8 per 100,000.
How is Springdale's score calculated?
Springdale scores 54.2 out of 100, #747 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Arkansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Springdale. Similar-size median 55.5.
55.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Springdale's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
63.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Springdale. Similar-size median 58.9.
40.6 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Springdale's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
54.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Springdale's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
78.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Springdale. Similar-size median 56.1.
45.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Springdale. Similar-size median 42.4.
56.0 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Springdale. Similar-size median 50.0.
45.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Springdale's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
36.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
61.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Springdale's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Springdale has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Springdale
Is Springdale, AR a good place to live?
Springdale ranks #747 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #324 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (91.4, #60 of 524) and low unemployment (3.2%, #56 of 476), and trails on high violent crime (527 per 100,000, #384 of 444).
What is the cost of living in Springdale?
Springdale's cost of living index is 91.4, 9% below the US level of 100 and #256 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,071/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $341,760, 50% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
What is the crime rate in Springdale?
Springdale recorded 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 61% above the US rate of 328 and 1% below Arkansas's 532. That ranks #865 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #384 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Springdale Police Department. Property crime runs 1,357 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Springdale?
The median household in Springdale earns $69,787, 16% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Springdale?
Median rent in Springdale is $1,071/mo (Census), #289 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,426/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Springdale?
The typical home value in Springdale is $341,760, up 3.9% in a year, against $227,264 for Arkansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $261,800.
How are the public schools in Springdale?
Springdale's 29 public schools graduate 85.1% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 14.1 students per teacher and $12,109 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Springdale?
The average commute is 19.3 minutes, #287 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Arkansas. 2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Springdale?
Springdale averages 58.3°F over the year, 77.3°F in summer and 39°F in winter, with 46.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Springdale walkable?
Springdale scores 7.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Springdale at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, winter weather, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Springdale?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Springdale?
Springdale has 88,160 residents. The median resident of Springdale is 32.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Springdale compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Springdale ranks #8 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 54.2 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 12% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 1% below the statewide rate. Homes are 50% above the typical Arkansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Springdale?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Springdale's population of 88,160 are Santa Fe, NM (#571 overall), Lawrence, MA (#874 overall), Bloomington, MN (#265 overall), Deerfield Beach, FL (#1091 overall), and Bryan, TX (#719 overall). Springdale is #747.