How many renters in Bentonville, AR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
27.7% (±4.3 points) of renting households in Bentonville, AR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 27.7% (±4.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.8% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.9% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bentonville
| Share of income spent on rent | Bentonville | Benton County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 31.2% (±4.6 points) | 23.4% | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±3.9 points) | 17.7% | 14.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±3.0 points) | 13.8% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±2.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±1.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.8% (±4.0 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.
Bentonville against Benton County, its state and the nation
| Bentonville | Benton County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 27.7% (±4.3 points) | 32.8% (±3.0 points) | 44.8% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.8% (±4.0 points) | 26.1% (±2.7 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.9% (±1.6 points) | 23.2% (±0.9 points) | 27.6% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,260 (±$5,486) | $68,064 (±$3,918) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,344 (±$51) | $1,277 (±$31) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Bentonville, 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, Bentonville ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 349 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 Bentonville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville | — | 27.7% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Centerton | 3.7 mi | 27.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rogers | 5.0 mi | 36.4% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Little Flock | 5.6 mi | 36.7% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cave Springs | 5.9 mi | 13.6% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highfill | 7.5 mi | 50.0% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 8.0 mi | 27.1% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bella Vista | 8.1 mi | 27.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pea Ridge | 9.1 mi | 30.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rogers, AR (36.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 17 | Gateway | 11.1% (±23.5 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 Bentonville
Are renters in Bentonville rent-burdened?
27.7% of renting households in Bentonville 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 Bentonville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bentonville, AR spends 20.9% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bentonville city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bentonville city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bentonville city, Arkansas
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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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