How many renters in Bella Vista, AR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
27.9% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Bella Vista, AR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 27.9% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 17.6% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.0% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bella Vista
| Share of income spent on rent | Bella Vista | Benton County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.5% (±10.3 points) | 23.4% | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.1% (±11.1 points) | 17.7% | 14.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±9.6 points) | 13.8% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±7.9 points) | 12.4% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±5.6 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 17.6% (±10.0 points) | 26.1% | 35.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bella Vista against Benton County, its state and the nation
| Bella Vista | Benton County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 27.9% (±11.5 points) | 32.8% (±3.0 points) | 44.8% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 17.6% (±10.0 points) | 26.1% (±2.7 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.0% (±3.6 points) | 23.2% (±0.9 points) | 27.6% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,820 (±$14,412) | $68,064 (±$3,918) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,395 (±$239) | $1,277 (±$31) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Bella Vista, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Benton County (32.8%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (44.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Benton County, Bella Vista ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 475.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bella Vista
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | — | 27.9% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Jane | 5.6 mi | 28.6% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gravette | 6.3 mi | 30.9% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pea Ridge | 7.9 mi | 30.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centerton | 7.9 mi | 27.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bentonville | 8.1 mi | 27.7% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Flock | 9.2 mi | 36.7% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pineville | 10 mi | 45.8% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sulphur Springs | 11 mi | 42.8% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sulphur Springs | 42.8% (±33.1 points) |
| 5 | Siloam Springs | 42.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 6 | Little Flock | 36.7% (±14.5 points) |
| 7 | Rogers | 36.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Gravette | 30.9% (±23.4 points) |
| 9 | Pea Ridge | 30.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 10 | Bella Vista | 27.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 11 | Bentonville | 27.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 12 | Centerton | 27.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 13 | Lowell | 27.1% (±15.3 points) |
| 14 | Decatur | 25.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 15 | Garfield | 17.7% (±24.4 points) |
| 16 | Cave Springs | 13.6% (±32.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Benton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bella Vista
Are renters in Bella Vista rent-burdened?
27.9% of renting households in Bella Vista pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bella Vista spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bella Vista, AR spends 21.0% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bella Vista city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bella Vista city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bella Vista city, Arkansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bella Vista city, Arkansas (place:04840, in state:05).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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