Living in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bella Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Bella Vista has 31,697 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $88,055 (45% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $296,700, the median rent is $1,395/month.
Bella Vista at a glance
- Population
- 31,697
- Median age
- 51.3State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $88,055State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $296,700State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,395/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bella Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bella Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bella Vista the median home value is $296,700, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,527 a month in housing costs.
Bella Vista median household income
The median household income in Bella Vista is $88,055 and the income per person is $56,409. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Bella Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,514
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.35
Bella Vista demographics
- Population
- 31,697
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 13,435
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bella Vista ›
Education in Bella Vista
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Bella Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bella Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Bella Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | 31,697 | $88,055 | $296,700 | $1,395 |
| Jane | 292 | $46,250 | $214,300 | $880 |
| Gravette | 3,714 | $68,214 | $216,300 | $1,037 |
| Centerton | 21,920 | $115,713 | $338,500 | $1,465 |
| Pea Ridge | 8,108 | $95,521 | $297,500 | $1,818 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | $112,792 | $428,500 | $1,344 |
| Little Flock | 3,056 | $60,878 | $467,600 | $955 |
| Pineville | 736 | $30,978 | $213,100 | $640 |
| Sulphur Springs | 499 | $41,324 | $133,300 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Bella Vista, AR?
The median household income in Bella Vista is $88,055, 45% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bella Vista?
The median home value in Bella Vista is $296,700, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Bella Vista?
The median gross rent in Bella Vista is $1,395 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Bella Vista, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Bella Vista?
The median age in Bella Vista is 51.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Bella Vista?
The average commute to work in Bella Vista is 28 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bella Vista?
The unemployment rate in Bella Vista is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bella Vista?
41.8% of adults in Bella Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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