Homes for sale in Bentonville are all centrally located to many features that most home towns cannot offer. You can find all sorts of homes for sale in Bentonville, from a starter home all the way up to an executive style home. Bentonville offers all the convenience, culture, and shopping of a larger metropolitan area but at a nice quiet pace and without the traffic problems. Thousands of families have moved to Bentonville, Arkansas in the last ten years as it has become known as one of the hidden jewels of the midwest, boasting low tax bases, top ranked schools, industry leaders headquarters for plenty of employment, brand new projects completed and more multi-million dollar projects in the works, and most of all, an overall quality of life that is first rate.
A Short History Of Bentonville, ArkansasBentonville was founded in 1836 and it was named after Senator Thomas Benton. It was the first city in all of Benton county and it quickly became known as the Fruit City due it's abundances of apple and orange orchards. It was known as the largest fruit producing area in the United States at one time. Benton County actually became the first county established in the new State of Arkansas, and is located in the northwest corner of the state near the 30,000 acre Beaver Lake. Bentonville has a rich history in terms of it's economy and the role it played in the history of America.
Industry in BentonvilleIf you decide to buy a home in Bentonville, then you will be happy to learn of the abundance of employment opportunities in the area. Bentonville, Arkansas is the home office to Wal-Mart and as such, the city offers home seekers the unique combination of quiet livability combined with the wealth associated from such a leading retail chain as Wal-Mart. Many people who move to Bentonville do so as an associate of this giant retailer, or as a vendor to them. This provides the area with an ample amount of employment opportunities, as well as the supporting rolls that are associated with such a world leading retailer. Area businesses also include companies such as Hershey Foods, JB Hunt Transport, and Tyson Foods. And because of Wal-Mart being headquartered in Bentonville, we now have over 100 Fortune 500 companies who have moved operations here in order to cater to the retailer. Growth statistics reflect this surge of people, and projections of future growth call for more of the same.
Central Location of BentonvilleBentonville is conveniently located near major highways interstate 540 and highway 71, making life that much easier for it's citizens. It also has the added advantage of having a large airport about 30 minutes away-- just close enough to use but not to hear it. Bentonville is located just north of the larger Rogers, Arkansas. Rogers also has many new homes for sale and other large scale developments that are indicative of a rapidly growing area. One example is the recently finished Promenade Mall, an outdoor pavilion like design that lays out like a mini-city of shops and restaurants. One more aspect that attracts people to Bentonville is it location to a major college university: The University of Arkansas, which is located about 25 minutes to the south on hwy 71/540. Bentonville is also located near several very large lakes and national forests, historical sites, and museums.
Ease of Living in BentonvilleLife in Bentonville seems to of such high quality due to the plentiful amount of jobs, the rich history, the convenient and newness of the shopping, the layout and new condition of the roads and streets, the top rated schools, and the seemingly endless supply of attractions. Tucked away in the quiet Ozark Mountains along the fully developed stretch of towns in northwest Arkansas, Bentonville has consistently ranked in the top 20 best places to live by national surveys.
Amenities in BentonvilleBentonville is home to or near many events and festivals, including the annual Ozark Balloon Fest. Also, the yearly Arts & Crafts Fair attracts people and artisans from all over the country; last year's estimate of the influx of people for that one event was 300,000. If it is a historic downtown square that appeals to you, then we have that too. Parks are in no short supply here either, and the baseball fields and golf courses always seem to have activity. Oh, and lets not forget the Bikes, Blues, & Barbecue that happens every year just south of Bentonville.
Bentonville Demographics
As of the censusGeographic references of 2000, there were 19,730 people, 7,458 households, and 5,265
families residing in the city. The city grew substantially in the 1990s; the 1990 population was 11,257.
The population density was 358.7/km sq (928.9/mi sq). There were 7,924 housing units at an average density of 144.0/km sq (373.1/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 90.92% Race (
United States Census)White, 0.88% Race (United States Census)Black or Race (United States Census)African American, 1.33% Race (United States Census)Native American, 2.40% Race (United States Census)Asian, 0.04% Race (United States Census)Pacific Islander, 2.68% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 6.07% of the population were Race (United States Census)Hispanic or Race (United States Census)Latino of any race.
The 2005 Special Census reported 24,837 Whites 86.8%, 2,428 Hispanics 8.5%, 1,135 Asians 4.0%, and 510 African Americans 1.8%.
There were 7,458 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average
family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,936, and the median income for a family was $46,558. Males had a median income of $31,816 versus $23,761 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,831. 10.3% of the population and 7.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.7% are under the age of 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older.
Bentonville is served by Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, which also serves Fayetteville, Arkansas and Springdale, Arkansas.
(source for demographics data: Wikipedia)Housing Subdivisions in BentonvilleAllencroft Subidivision - this is a newer area and consists of 118 lots as of this writing. Lot prices range from $32,000 to $48,000 and house prices range from $200,000 to $220,000. It is located conveniently to the Bentonville Square, a grocery store and many of the schools.
Avignon Subdivision - Avignon is an executive area consisting of around 50 lots and offers homes for sale in the $450,000 to $600,000 range. It is located along Business Route 71 on a quiet street.
Blueberry Heights - this subdivision is located on the east side of Bentonville and has lots ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 with homes for sale in the $130,000 to $180,000 range. Convenient to highway 72, which leads directly into town.
Briar Chase - Briar Chase is located in the popular Elm Tree area and has 50 lots in the subdivision ranging from $20,000 to $35,000 with homes for sale in the $140,000 to $190,000 range.
Share
RSS
