Live Like a Local: Bentonville Arkansas Relocation Guide

Moving to Bentonville, Arkansas opens a world of opportunities from strong economic growth, low cost of living, and lots of things to see & experience!

If you are relocating to Bentonville, Arkansas there is a lot of important information to know which will make your move easier. We have compiled important contact information and community resources, so you can jump into local life in Bentonville as soon as you arrive!

There is a lot to do in Bentonville and we hope your move to the area will bring great joy and increase to your quality of life.

Big heart. Bigger ambition. Bentonville, Arkansas is a city where hometown pride meets modern progress. This city is rich with history, art, community, and commerce. Enjoy some of the best restaurants, cafes, shops, and artistic masterpieces in America.

Get a jump start on learning about the city of Bentonville, Arkansas by visiting the local city & tourism sites:

City of Bentonville - http://www.bentonvillear.com/

Downtown Bentonville - https://www.downtownbentonville.org/

Visit Bentonville – www.visitbentonville.com

Greater Bentonville Area - http://greaterbentonville.com/

BENTONVILLE COMMUNITY FAVORATES:

The Downtown Area of Bentonville features a great selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Bentonville is very bike friendly. Grab a bike and explore the area like a local. First Friday of every month offers fun outdoor entertainment in the Downtown Bentonville Square. Saturdays are Farmers Market which brings local produce, handmade goods, local art, music, and plenty of food vendors with lots of goodies.

First Friday Website - https://www.downtownbentonville.org/firstfriday

Bentonville Farmers Market Website - https://www.downtownbentonville.org/farmersmarket

Bentonville has a new modern library which offers a lot of services and events. It is very well staffed. For those of you families and book lovers who are new to the area we recommend signing up for their weekly newsletter which will let you in on all the Library events of the week.

Bentonville Public Library

405 S Main Street

Bentonville, AR 72712

479-925-3333

http://www.bentonvillelibrary.org/

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a great stop to get a feel for the artistic influence and natural Ozark setting. The museum offers a great collection of masterpieces and extensive walking trails. https://crystalbridges.org/

Golf, local brews, art galleries, and mountain bike trails are some of the favorate recreation activities of Bentonville.

BENTONVILLE HIGHWAYS:

Get to know the area's highways/interstates. It goes a long way to getting around.

I-49/U.S. Highway 71

Arkansas Highways 102, 12 and 72

I-479-925-3333 miles south via I-540)

I-479-925-3333 miles north via US Highway 71)

BENTONVILLE EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

City of Bentonville: 479-925-3333 www.bentonvillear.com

Police Department: 479-925-3333

Fire Department: 479-925-3333

BENTONVILLE UTILITY INFORMATION:

If you are within the city of Bentonville you will contact two separate entities for your utility services (not including internet/TV/phone service). The city has it’s own municipality for water, sewer, trash, and electric. Gas is provided by a separate entity either Arkansas Western Gas or Black Hills Energy. For Internet/TV/phone service you may contact either AT&T or Cox Communications.

Helpful tip when you relocate to Bentonville, Arkansas: You will need to go into the Utility Billing Office at City Hall (117 West Central Avenue) to set up your water/trash/electric service at the city office. Bring your pet’s most recent vaccination records and do your pet license at the same time. This will save you a trip.

Electric - Electricity is provided by the city-owned Bentonville Municipal Electric Company.

479-925-3333

http://www.bentonvillear.com/residents/utility-services/

Gas - SourceGas service is provided by Arkansas Western Gas Company.

479-925-3333

http://www.awgonline.com/

Water (This is set up with your electric service within the city) - Water service is provided by the City of Bentonville

http://www.bentonvillear.com/departments/water-department

Telecommunication services is provided by:

AT&T - http://www.att.com/?WT.srch=1

Cox Communications - http://ww2.cox.com/myconnection/arkansas/home.cox

Recycling

http://www.bentonvillear.com/184/Recycling

The City of Bentonville's recycling program is known as a "Single Sort" program that does not require you to sort your recyclable materials. You merely place the recyclables in your recycling cart and place it at the curb. All sorting is done at the recycling center.

Composting & Yard Waste Services

http://www.bentonvillear.com/170/Compost-Facility

http://www.bentonvillear.com/251/Yard-Waste

Pet License

http://www.bentonvillear.com/288/Pet-License

The City of Bentonville requires that all dogs, over 4 months of age, have the following:

License (purchased annually with a one year rabies vaccination or every 3 years with a 3 year rabies vaccination). A rabies vaccination certificate, not to expire in the next 90 days. License shall be displayed on a collar worn by the dog at all times.

City of Bentonville Pet License fees:

$6 for sterilized animals

$12 for unsterilized animals

$1 for sterilized animals owned by any disabled person or anyone 62 years of age or older

Note: Owners of seeing eye dogs, guide dogs, or other dogs being used to aid the blind, are not required to pay an annual fee but are required to have/obtain a license.

Licenses can be purchased at the Utility Billing Office at City Hall (117 West Central Avenue).

PROPERTY TAXES:

Northwest Arkansas offers a respite for homeowners who enjoy low property taxes.

Most industrial property in Bentonville is located in the Bentonville School District, which has a property tax rate of $55.10 per $1,000 of market value.

All property taxes in Arkansas are frozen at 20% of assessed value. Example: A home assessed at $100,000 is taxed on 20% or $20,000. The 2010 Millage Rate for Bentonville is $55.10/$1000 assessed. Therefore $20,000 X $55.10 = $1,102 property tax. Visit Benton County Government Website Here

Arkansas Revenue Office

2308 SE 28th St., Ste. 15

Bentonville, AR 72712

Visit Arkansas Revenue Office Website Here

BENTONVILLE BY THE NUMBERS:

Founded: 1836

County: Benton

City Population: 51,479-925-3333

Change: +94% (since 2000)

Regional Population: 529,479-925-3333

Area Code: 479

Zip Codes: 72712, 72713, 72716

Elevation: 1,296 feet

Land Area: 21.2 square miles

Median Household Income: $62,923

Median House/Condo Value: $219,235 (Sales Price)

Median Rent: $794

Cost of Living Index: 479-925-3333=National Avg)

Median Age: 32.8

Hotels: 22

Total Lodging Rooms: 2,001

Restaurants/Eating Establishments: 190

A&P Tax Collections Lodging: $708,508 (Jan- Nov 2015)

A&P Tax Collections Dining: $1,280,929 (Jan -Nov 2015)

Regional Airport Traffic: 1.196 million (Jan -Nov 2015)

Average Annual Rainfall: 45.7 inches

Average Temperatures: 86.7° F Summer, 51.9° F Winter (Benton Co.)

COST OF LIVING BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS:

The cost of living index for Northwest Arkansas is 94 percent, compared to the national average of 100 percent.

BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS ECONOMIC PROFILE:

The economy of Northwest Arkansas remains strong for many reasons. The region is home to Walmart Stores, Inc. , J.B. Hunt , and several other major logistics and transportation companies, along with Tyson Foods , the University of Arkansas and six major health centers. The key to the vibrancy of any economy is job creation. The region continues to experience a consistent population growth.

According to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission , Benton County is the collecting pool for a three-state labor shed. Workers from northeast Oklahoma, southeast Kansas, southwest Missouri and surrounding counties in Arkansas commute to Benton County for employment. As our region grows with the hard infrastructure of highways, streets, commercial and retail centers it is also growing the soft infrastructure of the arts, entertainment, museums, recreation facilities and sports.

Northwest Arkansas also offers a respite for retirees who move here for the low property taxes and the scenic splendor of abundant lakes, golf courses and easy lifestyle in Bella Vista and along the shores of Beaver Lake. Northwest Arkansas is a diverse, economically sound, safe and affordable area to live.

DOWNTON BENTONVILLE FAVORATE EVENTS:

Last but not least, here are some of the major events to mark on your calendar.

The Celtic Crawl - St. Patricks Day Pub Crawl

“We had the best bars and restaurants in Downtown stamp a passport for you. You entered it into a drawing for incredible prizes." (DowntownBentonville.org)

Bentonville Downtown Picnic - June 10th (since 2014)

Bentonville’s best chefs, music, outdoor fun at Lawrence Plaza

Lighting of the Square - November 17th 2018

The classic Bentonville tradition where 1000's of people gather on the square to watch the mayor turn on the lights.

Christmas Parade - Dec 8th 2018

One of Bentonville's favorite Christmas traditions! Thousands of people gather as over 80 floats parade down MainStreet towards the square.