At a Glance
Median Income
$85,932
$53,468 per capita
Home Value
$262,400
Zillow: $359,421
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
516/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
10.4% smoking rate
How Bella Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bella Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bella Vista a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bella Vista residents earn a median household income of $85,932 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,468. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bella Vista is $262,400 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,421. Median rent is $1,316/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Bella Vista reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 516/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Bella Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bella Vista has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population30,935
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,932
Per Capita$53,468
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,400
Rent$1,316
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$359,421
Housing Units13,876
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property516/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary48/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Bella Vista was founded in 2006.
The median home in Bella Vista was built in 1995.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.