Springdale, AR

Springdale AR scores 52/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 30% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 130 (100 = avg); violent crime index 141; property crime index 119. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Springdale. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Springdale is about $1,071/month (affordable). At $1,071/month for a typical unit, you need about $38,556+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $261,800.

Median household income is $69,787, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($69,787) clears the $38,556 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 65°F (highs near 79°F, lows near 52°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Springdale: (1) Renters who want $1,071/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $38,556) (2) Households earning $38,556+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,071/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Springdale who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 52/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Springdale does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $38,556 household income for $1,071/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Springdale scores 52/100 on safety with $1,071/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.