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title: Springdale, Arkansas
description: Springdale, Arkansas is located in the Ozark Mountains and close to three different state parks. It's one of MONEY's 2019 Best Places to Live.
published: '2019-09-13T20:15:26.000Z'
modified: '2024-01-24T04:00:08.000Z'
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![Two bikers on BMX track in Springdale, Arkansas](https://img.money.com/2019/09/29-springdale-arkansas.jpg)

Deep in the Ozark Mountains is Arkansas's fourth largest city, Springdale. Located a short drive away from three state parks, and the [Buffalo National River](https://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm), there is plenty of outdoor opportunity for hiking and fishing enthusiasts. And it's bike-friendly, too — the best part of the [Razorback Greenway](https://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/) runs through the historic downtown district. The median home price in 2018 was $181,614, well below the national average, and the unemployment rate in the county was a low 2.6% as of 2018.

The city's comprehensive Master Trail Plan will provide trail access to and from neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and the downtown area. Sports fans can visit [Arvest Ballpark](https://www.milb.com/northwest-arkansas/tickets) and cheer on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Springdale is also home to the [Rodeo of the Ozarks](https://www.rodeooftheozarks.org/), which hosts carnivals, championship rodeo events, and a demolition derby.

[Downtown Springdale](https://www.springdalear.gov/595/Downtown-Springdale) offers local boutique shopping, weekly farmers' markets, and Ozark-style comfort food. Community is a major priority, too. An annual event that completely takes over is the [city-wide Street Dinner](https://www.arkansas.com/events/4th-annual-street-dinner) organized for the public. Neighbors gather together to eat side-by-side at a long white tablecloth-covered picnic table, and enjoy watching live entertainment. — *Chloe Wilt*

![Springdale, Arkansas population, median household income and home price, projected job growth, average commute, clear days per year](https://img.money.com/2019/09/bpl_chart_29.jpg)

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