Best Suburbs to Live in Arkansas

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Best suburbs to live in Arkansas

Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its . Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.

In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Arkansas using data from Niche's . Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.

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#17. Springdale, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 2,261
- Population: 86,705
- Median household income: $59,985
- Median home value: $206,400 (52% own)
- Median rent: $920 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Fayetteville Christian School (grade A minus)

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#16. Salem, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 2,115
- Population: 2,476
- Median household income: $83,426
- Median home value: $189,800 (85% own)
- Median rent: $769 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethel Middle School (grade A), Benton High School (grade A), Perrin Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pulaski Academy (grade A+), Southwest Christian Academy (grade B), Arkansas Christian Academy (grade C)

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#15. Farmington, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 2,005
- Population: 7,991
- Median household income: $83,783
- Median home value: $219,900 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,093 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Fayetteville High School (grade A), Randall G. Lynch Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Fayetteville Christian School (grade A minus), The New School (grade B+)

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#14. Austin, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,978
- Population: 3,659
- Median household income: $93,929
- Median home value: $185,400 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,221 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Mountain Springs Elementary School (grade A minus), Cabot Freshman Academy (grade A minus), Cabot Junior High North (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Jacksonville Christian Academy (grade B), Victory Baptist School (grade unavailable), New Horizon Academy (grade unavailable)

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#13. Tontitown, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,969
- Population: 5,114
- Median household income: $83,705
- Median home value: $368,500 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,182 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Evening Star Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Fayetteville Christian School (grade A minus), Ozark Adventist Academy (grade A minus)

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#12. Alexander, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,906
- Population: 3,444
- Median household income: $68,431
- Median home value: $140,300 (82% own)
- Median rent: $982 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethel Middle School (grade A), Springhill Elementary School (grade A), Collegeville Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pulaski Academy (grade A+), The Episcopal Collegiate School (grade A+), Central Arkansas Christian Schools (grade A)

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#11. Siloam Springs, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,875
- Population: 17,632
- Median household income: $59,911
- Median home value: $189,900 (58% own)
- Median rent: $892 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter School (grade B+), Siloam Springs Middle School (grade B+), Siloam Springs Intermediate School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Ozark Adventist Academy (grade A minus), Ozark Adventist School (grade unavailable), Cookson Hills Christian School (grade unavailable)

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#10. Conway, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,735
- Population: 65,159
- Median household income: $54,036
- Median home value: $223,900 (44% own)
- Median rent: $942 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: Greenbrier Middle School (grade A), Conway High School (grade A), Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Conway Christian School (grade A minus), St. Joseph School (grade B+), Cedar Heights Christian Academy (grade B minus)

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#9. Maumelle, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,712
- Population: 19,183
- Median household income: $89,880
- Median home value: $261,100 (78% own)
- Median rent: $976 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: LISA Academy North Middle-High School - High School (grade A), Maumelle Charter Elementary School (grade A), Maumelle Charter High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Pulaski Academy (grade A+), The Episcopal Collegiate School (grade A+), Little Rock Christian Academy (grade A)

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#8. Bryant, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,659
- Population: 20,750
- Median household income: $76,282
- Median home value: $209,300 (69% own)
- Median rent: $932 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethel Middle School (grade A), Springhill Elementary School (grade A), Collegeville Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pulaski Academy (grade A+), The Episcopal Collegiate School (grade A+), Central Arkansas Christian Schools (grade A)

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#7. Lowell, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,635
- Population: 10,005
- Median household income: $83,827
- Median home value: $224,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $995 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Fayetteville Christian School (grade A minus)

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#6. Elm Springs, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,611
- Population: 2,699
- Median household income: $123,015
- Median home value: $344,500 (94% own)
- Median rent: $769 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Evening Star Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Fayetteville Christian School (grade A minus)

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#5. Rogers, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,249
- Population: 69,961
- Median household income: $78,075
- Median home value: $248,900 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,113 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Providence Classical Christian Academy (grade A minus)

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#4. Bella Vista, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 1,191
- Population: 30,297
- Median household income: $83,989
- Median home value: $233,800 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,119 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+), Evening Star Elementary School (grade A+), Osage Creek Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Providence Classical Christian Academy (grade A minus), Life Way Christian School (grade B+)

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#3. Centerton, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 716
- Population: 18,655
- Median household income: $104,464
- Median home value: $247,800 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,261 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+), Fulbright Junior High School (grade A+), Evening Star Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Ozark Adventist Academy (grade A minus), Providence Classical Christian Academy (grade A minus)

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#2. Cave Springs, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 133
- Population: 5,521
- Median household income: $143,393
- Median home value: $368,100 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,142 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Providence Classical Christian Academy (grade A minus)

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#1. Bentonville, Arkansas

- Overall Rank: 77
- Population: 54,513
- Median household income: $99,074
- Median home value: $338,500 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,151 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (Springdale) (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy (grade A+), Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (Rogers) (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Thaden School (grade A+), Shiloh Christian School (grade A), Ozark Adventist Academy (grade A minus)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.