City profile
Bella Vista, AR
Benton County · Population 31,697
Bella Vista is a town in Benton County, AR with about 31,697 residents and a typical home value near $297,000. It is 29 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$296,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,755
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Winter weather, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
92 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 62% Republican
Community
Population
31,697
Black population
0.2%
County
Benton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 31,697 residents
- Typical home value about $297,000
- 29 miles from Fayetteville, AR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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