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600,000 people. Three Fortune 500 headquarters. 230 miles of trails. And a cost of living 8% below the national average. Here's everything you need to know.

By The Numbers

Why People Are Choosing NWA

600K+
Metro Population
2026 estimate
#1
Best Place to Live
U.S. News — South Region
32%
Population Growth
Last 10 years
$72K
Median Household Income
Above national avg
-8%
Cost of Living
vs. national average
3
Fortune 500 HQs
Walmart, Tyson, J.B. Hunt

Economy

Major Employers

Walmart

Global HQ · Bentonville

15,000+ local

Tyson Foods

Global HQ · Springdale

8,000+ local

J.B. Hunt

Global HQ · Lowell

4,000+ local

University of Arkansas

Major Employer · Fayetteville

6,000+ local

Mercy Health

Healthcare · Rogers

3,000+ local

Procter & Gamble

Vendor Office · Fayetteville

1,500+ local

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