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Springdale, AR

A town of about 88,160 people in Washington County, part of the Fayetteville area. Resident comments and photos are about Springdale; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

Photos and reviews come from Google Maps and show single places, not the whole area. Reviews are the most relevant ones Google returns for each place. We show the longest highly rated review under 400 characters and, when there is one, the longest low-rated review. Google doesn't verify reviews but removes fake ones when it finds them.

Around Springdale

Asian Amigo Supermarket
Asian Amigo Supermarket · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
Asian Amigo Supermarket
Asian Amigo Supermarket · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
E Emma Ave
E Emma Ave · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
Frisco Rough Riders vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals May
Frisco Rough Riders vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals May · Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Old Springdale High School
Old Springdale High School · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Rodeo of the Ozarks · Photo: Doug Wertman, CC BY 2.0
Shiloh Museum
Shiloh Museum · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
Springdale Fire Department
Springdale Fire Department · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
Springdale High School
Springdale High School · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
Turnbow Park
Turnbow Park · Photo: Brandonrush, CC0
Tyson World Headquarters
Tyson World Headquarters · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
US Route intersects US Springdale, AR
US Route intersects US Springdale, AR · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Where it is
Springdale
Springdale in Arkansas
Arkansas in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Springdale's center.

15
grocery stores
60
restaurants
12
coffee shops
31
parks
29
playgrounds
1
library
2
movie theaters
1
live theater
4
museums
3
bookstores
6
gyms
2
bars
9
pharmacies
6
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Springdale.

Bike lanes and bike paths
87 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
33 miles
more than most U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 13,024 rented homes in Springdale, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 49%
$1,000 to $1,499: 41%
$1,500 to $1,999: 7%
$2,000 to $2,499: 1%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Springdale rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Arkansas

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Arkansas DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Arkansas voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

Old Springdale High School
Old Springdale High School · Photo: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0

8 public school districts in this county, with about 42,362 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Springdale School District · Springdale
22,745 students · 14.6 students per teacher · 29 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Fayetteville School District · Fayetteville
10,560 students · 15.6 students per teacher · 16 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Farmington School District · Farmington
2,685 students · 12.8 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades K to 12
Prairie Grove School District · Prairie Grove
2,207 students · 13.4 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Elkins School District · Elkins
1,404 students · 11.8 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Arkansas keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in Arkansas →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

4 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Springdale. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

University of Arkansas · Fayetteville
Public, 4-year · 32,140 students · $9,748 in-state, $28,772 out-of-state
NorthWest Arkansas Community College · Bentonville (metro)
Public, 2-year (community college) · 7,839 students · $2,982 in-district, $5,022 out-of-state
John Brown University · Siloam Springs (metro)
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 2,341 students · $30,832 a year
Ecclesia College · Springdale (metro)
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 138 students · $16,850 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$367,718
What a typical home sells for across the Fayetteville area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
21 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $3,733 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in AR. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
6 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
6 per 100,000 people a year
16 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. AR average: 11.5 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$66,426
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.55% of home value a year
About $550 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 3.70%
AR's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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