At a Glance
Median Income
$80,987
$53,628 per capita
Home Value
$394,200
Zillow: $620,969
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Tontitown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tontitown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tontitown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tontitown residents earn a median household income of $80,987 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,628. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Tontitown is $394,200 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,969. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 18.7% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Tontitown reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,192/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in Tontitown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tontitown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,739
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,987
Per Capita$53,628
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
B+
Home Value$394,200
Rent$1,219
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$620,969
Housing Units1,952
Rent Burden18.7%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property1,192/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,297 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Tontitown was founded in 1898.
The median home in Tontitown was built in 1998.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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