The Town FilesSpringdale, Arkansas
City in Washington County · population 84,161 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $261,800
- Household income
- $69,787
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 32.3
Springdale is a city of 84,161 people in Washington County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $261,800, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 96% of Arkansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Arkansas towns.
How Springdale ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springdale is worth $261,800, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $69,787, which is more affordable than 12% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,071 a month. 53.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springdale | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,071 | $792 |
| Median household income | $69,787 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 53.4% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Springdale
| People | Springdale | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 84.4% |
Weather in Springdale
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 26.9°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springdale since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 30, 2022 about 2.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 163 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 4, 2020.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 120,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,680 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Springdale itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Springdale
32 public schools with 21,861 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 2,304 | 15.1 |
| SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 2,195 | 12.2 |
| DON TYSON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION (charter) | K-12 | 2,022 | 11.6 |
| HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-7 | 851 | 14.7 |
| CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 829 | 12.8 |
| SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 740 | 14.2 |
| GEORGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 710 | 12.9 |
| LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 675 | 13.0 |
| HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-7 | 675 | 13.0 |
| J. O. KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-7 | 641 | 12.8 |
| GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 636 | 18.7 |
| SONORA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-7 | 617 | 13.1 |
Towns near Springdale
- Johnson, AR4.1 mi · 3,609 people · home $312,900
- Lowell, AR4.5 mi · 9,839 people · home $284,200
- Tontitown, AR5.1 mi · 4,301 people · home $430,500
- Cave Springs, AR6.9 mi · 5,495 people · home $460,300
- Fayetteville, AR8.3 mi · 93,949 people · home $349,600
- Rogers, AR8.8 mi · 69,908 people · home $308,200
- Bentonville, AR11.9 mi · 54,164 people · home $428,500
- Farmington, AR12.0 mi · 7,584 people · home $304,800
Springdale questions
Is Springdale, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springdale scores better for retirees than 4% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 0%. 10.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Springdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Springdale is valued at $261,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,787, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,071 a month.
What is the weather like in Springdale?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.8 inches of snow.
Does Springdale get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 30, 2022. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)