Best counties to raise a family in Arkansas
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March 5, 2021
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Best counties to raise a family in Arkansas
Known in other parts of the world as shires, provinces, or territories, the United States’ counties (also known in certain states as boroughs or parishes) date back to the 1600s, when settlers first came to find freedom from British rule. Today, those counties remain, with the 50 states divided into several, each with its own unique makeup.
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wishlists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Arkansas using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you’ll find one that suits your brood.
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#25. Conway County
- Population: 20,858
- Median home value: $107,600 (67% own)
- Median rent: $647 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $42,802
- Top public schools: Nemo Vista Middle School (A), Nemo Vista Elementary School (A-), Nemo Vista High School (B)
- Top private schools: Sacred Heart Catholic School (B+)
- Top places to live: Morrilton (B), Cedar Falls Township (B+), Plumerville (B+)
- Pictured: 711 Green St, Morrilton ($495,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $107,600 (67% own)
- Median rent: $647 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $42,802
- Top public schools: Nemo Vista Middle School (A), Nemo Vista Elementary School (A-), Nemo Vista High School (B)
- Top private schools: Sacred Heart Catholic School (B+)
- Top places to live: Morrilton (B), Cedar Falls Township (B+), Plumerville (B+)
- Pictured: 711 Green St, Morrilton ($495,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#24. Crittenden County
- Population: 48,672
- Median home value: $114,600 (57% own)
- Median rent: $732 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $40,161
- Top public schools: Richland Elementary School (B), Marion High School (B-), Marion Math, Science & Technology Magnet (C+)
- Top private schools: West Memphis Christian School (B)
- Top places to live: Marion (B+), West Memphis (B-), Mound City Township (A-)
- Pictured: 2189 Kuhn Rd, Marion ($495,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $114,600 (57% own)
- Median rent: $732 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $40,161
- Top public schools: Richland Elementary School (B), Marion High School (B-), Marion Math, Science & Technology Magnet (C+)
- Top private schools: West Memphis Christian School (B)
- Top places to live: Marion (B+), West Memphis (B-), Mound City Township (A-)
- Pictured: 2189 Kuhn Rd, Marion ($495,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#23. Miller County
- Population: 43,572
- Median home value: $109,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $737 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $43,371
- Top public schools: Genoa Central Elementary School (A-), Gary E. Cobb Middle School (B+), Edward D. Trice Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Trinity Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Texarkana (B), Garland Township (B), Beech Township (B-)
- Pictured: 1823 Vanderbilt Rd, Texarkana ($775,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $109,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $737 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $43,371
- Top public schools: Genoa Central Elementary School (A-), Gary E. Cobb Middle School (B+), Edward D. Trice Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Trinity Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Texarkana (B), Garland Township (B), Beech Township (B-)
- Pictured: 1823 Vanderbilt Rd, Texarkana ($775,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#22. Yell County
- Population: 21,464
- Median home value: $109,400 (71% own)
- Median rent: $573 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $43,923
- Top public schools: Dardanelle Primary School (A-), Dardanelle Elementary School (A-), Dardanelle High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Ola Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Dardanelle (B+), Danville (A-), Danville Township (B+)
- Pictured: 10568 Eastgate Cir, Dardanelle ($349,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $109,400 (71% own)
- Median rent: $573 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $43,923
- Top public schools: Dardanelle Primary School (A-), Dardanelle Elementary School (A-), Dardanelle High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Ola Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Dardanelle (B+), Danville (A-), Danville Township (B+)
- Pictured: 10568 Eastgate Cir, Dardanelle ($349,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#21. Garland County
- Population: 98,555
- Median home value: $139,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $771 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,777
- Top public schools: Lakeside Intermediate School (A), Lakeside High School (A), Lakeside Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Christian Ministries Academy (B-), Gospel Light Christian School (A), St. John Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Hot Springs (B+), Rockwell (B), Piney (B-)
- Pictured: 120 Catalina Cir Apt 1B, Hot Springs ($339,000, 2 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $139,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $771 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,777
- Top public schools: Lakeside Intermediate School (A), Lakeside High School (A), Lakeside Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Christian Ministries Academy (B-), Gospel Light Christian School (A), St. John Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Hot Springs (B+), Rockwell (B), Piney (B-)
- Pictured: 120 Catalina Cir Apt 1B, Hot Springs ($339,000, 2 bedrooms)
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#20. Polk County
- Population: 20,094
- Median home value: $99,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $639 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $37,974
- Top public schools: Holly Harshman Elementary School (B), Mena Middle School (B), Wickes Elementary School (B)
- Top places to live: Mena (B-), Potter Township (B+), Center Township (B)
- Pictured: 5533 Highway 8 E, Mena ($800,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $99,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $639 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $37,974
- Top public schools: Holly Harshman Elementary School (B), Mena Middle School (B), Wickes Elementary School (B)
- Top places to live: Mena (B-), Potter Township (B+), Center Township (B)
- Pictured: 5533 Highway 8 E, Mena ($800,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#19. Mississippi County
- Population: 42,126
- Median home value: $84,500 (56% own)
- Median rent: $632 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $39,962
- Top public schools: Armorel Elementary School (A), Manila Middle School (B+), Armorel High School (B)
- Top private schools: The Delta School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Gosnell (B+), Blytheville (B-), Manila (B-)
- Pictured: 440 Crestmont Cir, Gosnell ($140,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $84,500 (56% own)
- Median rent: $632 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $39,962
- Top public schools: Armorel Elementary School (A), Manila Middle School (B+), Armorel High School (B)
- Top private schools: The Delta School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Gosnell (B+), Blytheville (B-), Manila (B-)
- Pictured: 440 Crestmont Cir, Gosnell ($140,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#18. Cross County
- Population: 16,824
- Median home value: $86,100 (67% own)
- Median rent: $711 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,787
- Top public schools: Cross County Elementary Tech Academy (B+), Wynne Intermediate School (B), Wynne High School (B)
- Top private schools: Caldwell Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Wynne (B), Searcy Township (B+), Wynne Township (B)
- Pictured: 5 Wynnewood Dr N, Wynne ($350,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $86,100 (67% own)
- Median rent: $711 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,787
- Top public schools: Cross County Elementary Tech Academy (B+), Wynne Intermediate School (B), Wynne High School (B)
- Top private schools: Caldwell Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Wynne (B), Searcy Township (B+), Wynne Township (B)
- Pictured: 5 Wynnewood Dr N, Wynne ($350,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#17. Clark County
- Population: 22,386
- Median home value: $111,600 (58% own)
- Median rent: $606 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $41,620
- Top public schools: Arkadelphia High School (B), Goza Middle School (B-), Peake Elementary School (C+)
- Top private schools: Clark County Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Arkadelphia (B+), Gum Springs (A-), Caddo Township (A-)
- Pictured: 325 W Melugin Rd, Arkadelphia ($637,500, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $111,600 (58% own)
- Median rent: $606 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $41,620
- Top public schools: Arkadelphia High School (B), Goza Middle School (B-), Peake Elementary School (C+)
- Top private schools: Clark County Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Arkadelphia (B+), Gum Springs (A-), Caddo Township (A-)
- Pictured: 325 W Melugin Rd, Arkadelphia ($637,500, 3 bedrooms)
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#16. Boone County
- Population: 37,331
- Median home value: $124,300 (72% own)
- Median rent: $636 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $45,374
- Top public schools: Valley Springs Middle School (A), Valley Springs Elementary School (A), Harrison Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Hillcrest Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Harrison (B), Bryan Township (A-), Gaither Township (B+)
- Pictured: 2965B Ar-392, Harrison ($1.2 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $124,300 (72% own)
- Median rent: $636 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $45,374
- Top public schools: Valley Springs Middle School (A), Valley Springs Elementary School (A), Harrison Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Hillcrest Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Harrison (B), Bryan Township (A-), Gaither Township (B+)
- Pictured: 2965B Ar-392, Harrison ($1.2 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#15. Howard County
- Population: 13,311
- Median home value: $95,900 (69% own)
- Median rent: $601 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $36,059
- Top public schools: Nashville Primary School (B+), Nashville Elementary School (B), Nashville High School (B)
- Top private schools: Nashville Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Nashville (B), Center Point Township (B+), Dierks (B)
- Pictured: 175 Chapel Hill Rd E, Nashville ($359,900, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $95,900 (69% own)
- Median rent: $601 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $36,059
- Top public schools: Nashville Primary School (B+), Nashville Elementary School (B), Nashville High School (B)
- Top private schools: Nashville Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Nashville (B), Center Point Township (B+), Dierks (B)
- Pictured: 175 Chapel Hill Rd E, Nashville ($359,900, 5 bedrooms)
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#14. Crawford County
- Population: 62,739
- Median home value: $115,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $701 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $46,828
- Top public schools: City Heights Elementary School (A-), Northridge Middle School (B+), Alma Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Van Buren Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Van Buren (B+), Alma (B-), Van Buren Township (B+)
- Pictured: 3930 Sun Valley Ests, Van Buren ($899,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $115,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $701 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $46,828
- Top public schools: City Heights Elementary School (A-), Northridge Middle School (B+), Alma Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Van Buren Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Van Buren (B+), Alma (B-), Van Buren Township (B+)
- Pictured: 3930 Sun Valley Ests, Van Buren ($899,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#13. Carroll County
- Population: 27,965
- Median home value: $136,900 (76% own)
- Median rent: $610 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $46,110
- Top public schools: Eureka Springs Middle School (B+), Eureka Springs High School (B), Berryville High School (B)
- Top private schools: The Academy of Excellence (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Berryville (B), Green Forest (B), Cross Township (A)
- Pictured: 121 County Road 410, Berryville ($999,999, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $136,900 (76% own)
- Median rent: $610 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $46,110
- Top public schools: Eureka Springs Middle School (B+), Eureka Springs High School (B), Berryville High School (B)
- Top private schools: The Academy of Excellence (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Berryville (B), Green Forest (B), Cross Township (A)
- Pictured: 121 County Road 410, Berryville ($999,999, 5 bedrooms)
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#12. Union County
- Population: 39,449
- Median home value: $86,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $674 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $44,663
- Top public schools: Norphlet Elementary School (A), Hugh Goodwin Elementary School (A-), Parkers Chapel Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: West Side Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: El Dorado (B+), El Dorado Township (A-), Boone Township (B+)
- Pictured: 3600 Calion Rd, El Dorado ($1.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $86,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $674 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $44,663
- Top public schools: Norphlet Elementary School (A), Hugh Goodwin Elementary School (A-), Parkers Chapel Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: West Side Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: El Dorado (B+), El Dorado Township (A-), Boone Township (B+)
- Pictured: 3600 Calion Rd, El Dorado ($1.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. White County
- Population: 78,762
- Median home value: $120,100 (66% own)
- Median rent: $702 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $44,029
- Top public schools: Ahlf Junior High School (A-), Southwest Middle School (A-), Westside Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Harding Academy (B+), Crosspointe Preparatory (unavailable), Liberty Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Searcy (A-), Beebe (B+), Bald Knob (B-)
- Pictured: 391 MT Pisgah Rd, Searcy ($985,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $120,100 (66% own)
- Median rent: $702 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $44,029
- Top public schools: Ahlf Junior High School (A-), Southwest Middle School (A-), Westside Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Harding Academy (B+), Crosspointe Preparatory (unavailable), Liberty Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Searcy (A-), Beebe (B+), Bald Knob (B-)
- Pictured: 391 MT Pisgah Rd, Searcy ($985,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#10. Pope County
- Population: 63,761
- Median home value: $126,400 (69% own)
- Median rent: $681 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $43,462
- Top public schools: Sequoyah Elementary School (A), Pottsville Middle Grade (A), Pottsville Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Valley Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Russellville (A-), Pottsville (B+), Illinois Township (A-)
- Pictured: 303 Ruth Ln, Russellville ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $126,400 (69% own)
- Median rent: $681 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $43,462
- Top public schools: Sequoyah Elementary School (A), Pottsville Middle Grade (A), Pottsville Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Valley Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Russellville (A-), Pottsville (B+), Illinois Township (A-)
- Pictured: 303 Ruth Ln, Russellville ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#9. Pulaski County
- Population: 392,967
- Median home value: $157,200 (59% own)
- Median rent: $861 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $51,749
- Top public schools: Maumelle Charter Elementary School (A), Central High School (A), LISA Academy West Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Pulaski Academy (A+), The Episcopal Collegiate School (A+), Little Rock Christian Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Hillcrest (A+), Capital View/Stiff (A+), Rock Creek (A+)
- Pictured: 1309 Memory Ln Apt 5011, Arlington ($144,000, 2 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $157,200 (59% own)
- Median rent: $861 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $51,749
- Top public schools: Maumelle Charter Elementary School (A), Central High School (A), LISA Academy West Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Pulaski Academy (A+), The Episcopal Collegiate School (A+), Little Rock Christian Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Hillcrest (A+), Capital View/Stiff (A+), Rock Creek (A+)
- Pictured: 1309 Memory Ln Apt 5011, Arlington ($144,000, 2 bedrooms)
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#8. Lonoke County
- Population: 72,528
- Median home value: $142,500 (69% own)
- Median rent: $796 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $59,094
- Top public schools: Cabot Junior High North (A-), Cabot Middle School North (A-), Mountain Springs Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: New Horizon Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Cabot (A-), Austin (A-), England (B)
- Pictured: 10 Valhalla Dr, Cabot ($899,900, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $142,500 (69% own)
- Median rent: $796 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $59,094
- Top public schools: Cabot Junior High North (A-), Cabot Middle School North (A-), Mountain Springs Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: New Horizon Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Cabot (A-), Austin (A-), England (B)
- Pictured: 10 Valhalla Dr, Cabot ($899,900, 6 bedrooms)
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#7. Saline County
- Population: 119,415
- Median home value: $156,800 (78% own)
- Median rent: $847 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $64,412
- Top public schools: Bethel Middle School (A), Collegeville Elementary School (A), Springhill Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Arkansas Christian Academy (C), Avilla Christian Academy (C), Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Bryant (A), Shannon Hills (A-), Benton (A-)
- Pictured: 2900 Vice Rd, Bryant ($759,900, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $156,800 (78% own)
- Median rent: $847 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $64,412
- Top public schools: Bethel Middle School (A), Collegeville Elementary School (A), Springhill Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Arkansas Christian Academy (C), Avilla Christian Academy (C), Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Bryant (A), Shannon Hills (A-), Benton (A-)
- Pictured: 2900 Vice Rd, Bryant ($759,900, 6 bedrooms)
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#6. Craighead County
- Population: 107,345
- Median home value: $140,700 (57% own)
- Median rent: $757 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $47,286
- Top public schools: Valley View Elementary School (A), Valley View Junior High School (A), Valley View Intermediate School (A)
- Top private schools: Ridgefield Christian School (A-), Montessori School of Jonesboro (unavailable), Blessed Sacrament School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Jonesboro (A-), Brookland (B+), Gilkerson Township (A)
- Pictured: 1605 County Road 759, Jonesboro ($2.6 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $140,700 (57% own)
- Median rent: $757 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $47,286
- Top public schools: Valley View Elementary School (A), Valley View Junior High School (A), Valley View Intermediate School (A)
- Top private schools: Ridgefield Christian School (A-), Montessori School of Jonesboro (unavailable), Blessed Sacrament School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Jonesboro (A-), Brookland (B+), Gilkerson Township (A)
- Pictured: 1605 County Road 759, Jonesboro ($2.6 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#5. Sevier County
- Population: 17,081
- Median home value: $84,300 (71% own)
- Median rent: $581 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $47,704
- Top public schools: Dequeen Middle School (A-), Dequeen Elementary School (A-), Dequeen Junior High School (B+)
- Top places to live: De Queen (B+), Monroe Township (B+), Bear Creek Township (B+)
- Pictured: 320 Dequeen Lake Rd, De Queen ($875,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $84,300 (71% own)
- Median rent: $581 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $47,704
- Top public schools: Dequeen Middle School (A-), Dequeen Elementary School (A-), Dequeen Junior High School (B+)
- Top places to live: De Queen (B+), Monroe Township (B+), Bear Creek Township (B+)
- Pictured: 320 Dequeen Lake Rd, De Queen ($875,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#4. Faulkner County
- Population: 123,624
- Median home value: $161,500 (62% own)
- Median rent: $826 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $52,827
- Top public schools: Greenbrier Wooster Elementary School (A), Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School (A), Greenbrier Westside Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Conway Christian School (A-), St. Joseph School (B+), Childcare Network Conway Highway 365 (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Conway (A), Greenbrier (B+), Mayflower (B)
- Pictured: 815 Reynolds Ave, Conway ($875,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $161,500 (62% own)
- Median rent: $826 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $52,827
- Top public schools: Greenbrier Wooster Elementary School (A), Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School (A), Greenbrier Westside Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Conway Christian School (A-), St. Joseph School (B+), Childcare Network Conway Highway 365 (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Conway (A), Greenbrier (B+), Mayflower (B)
- Pictured: 815 Reynolds Ave, Conway ($875,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#3. Washington County
- Population: 232,289
- Median home value: $173,400 (53% own)
- Median rent: $794 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $50,451
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy (A+), Fayetteville High School (A), Hellstern Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Shiloh Christian School (A-), Fayetteville Christian School (A-), Prism Education Center (A)
- Top places to live: Johnson (A+), Fayetteville (A+), Springdale (A-)
- Pictured: 4668 Jean Ln, Fayetteville ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $173,400 (53% own)
- Median rent: $794 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $50,451
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy (A+), Fayetteville High School (A), Hellstern Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Shiloh Christian School (A-), Fayetteville Christian School (A-), Prism Education Center (A)
- Top places to live: Johnson (A+), Fayetteville (A+), Springdale (A-)
- Pictured: 4668 Jean Ln, Fayetteville ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#2. Sebastian County
- Population: 127,591
- Median home value: $123,100 (59% own)
- Median rent: $696 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $46,228
- Top public schools: L.A. Chaffin Junior High School (A), Westwood Elementary School (A), Greenwood Junior High School (A)
- Top private schools: Union Christian Academy (A-), Christ the King Catholic School (unavailable), Immaculate Conception Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Greenwood (A), Fort Smith (A-), Barling (B)
- Pictured: 415 Whitetail Ln, Greenwood ($699,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $123,100 (59% own)
- Median rent: $696 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $46,228
- Top public schools: L.A. Chaffin Junior High School (A), Westwood Elementary School (A), Greenwood Junior High School (A)
- Top private schools: Union Christian Academy (A-), Christ the King Catholic School (unavailable), Immaculate Conception Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Greenwood (A), Fort Smith (A-), Barling (B)
- Pictured: 415 Whitetail Ln, Greenwood ($699,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#1. Benton County
- Population: 265,759
- Median home value: $183,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $903 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $66,362
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Bentonville (A+), Fulbright Junior High School (A+), Bentonville High School (A+)
- Top private schools: Providence Classical Christian Academy (A), Life Way Christian School (A-), Ozark Adventist Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Bentonville (A+), Cave Springs (A+), Centerton (A+)
- Pictured: 12952 Galyean Stables Rd, Bentonville ($7.0 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $183,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $903 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $66,362
- Top public schools: Haas Hall Academy Bentonville (A+), Fulbright Junior High School (A+), Bentonville High School (A+)
- Top private schools: Providence Classical Christian Academy (A), Life Way Christian School (A-), Ozark Adventist Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Bentonville (A+), Cave Springs (A+), Centerton (A+)
- Pictured: 12952 Galyean Stables Rd, Bentonville ($7.0 million, 4 bedrooms)
