Springdale, AR — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Washington County · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers · population 89,368

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Springdale, AR
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75
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Springdale stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 8.1% annual growth over 5 years.

Median home $339,383
1-year +3.6%
5-yr CAGR +8.1%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +1.5%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$339k$140k$211k$282k$353k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
40/100
Car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
85/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,464/mo$0$777$1,554202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent12712380100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 19.3
Lean buy

At a 19.3 price-to-rent ratio, Springdale is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
68 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
79 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
73 · w16%
Rent YoY
56 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
83 · w10%
Long thesis

Springdale has averaged 8.1% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+3.6% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

Springdale's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Springdale

Springdale is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, with an estimated population of 89,368. It anchors the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. The population grew 1.5% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Springdale is $339,383 as of 2026-04, up 3.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Springdale average $1,464 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.7%). The composite momentum score is 75 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Multi-year compounder: home values up an average 8.1% per year over the last 5 years — sustained, not a one-year pop.
●Quiet strength: +3.6% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Net positive migration: population up 1.5% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Springdale (Wikipedia)

Springdale is a city in Washington and Benton counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 84,161 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Arkansas. It is included in the three-county Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, which had 546,725 residents in 2020.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorDoug SprouseCite web
Area49.70 sq mi
Elevation1335 ft
Founded1838
NicknameThe Poultry Capital of the WorldCite web
Density1710.69/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Washington County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Washington County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Run the numbers for Springdale

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
49° / 30°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
92° / 70°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
217
~59% of year
Annual precip
50″ rain
5″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very high
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Moderate
Flood
High

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$55,400
Arkansas state median
Top industries (state-level)
Retail (Walmart HQ)ManufacturingHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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