Relocating to Fayetteville, Arkansas
The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville was incorporated on August 23, 1870. Fayetteville's population is nearly 100,000 and has a University of Arkansas population of over 27,000. Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains, this historic city is the epicenter of rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas and has earned its reputation as an important hot spot for business, education, and entertainment. The city is consistently ranked as one of the nation's best places to live, visit, or retire.
Quick Stats About Fayetteville
Learn more about one of the fastest growing cities in the country
Noteworthy Points of Interest
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public university founded in 1871. They are known for being a highly successful research university, as well as being home to the Arkansas Razorbacks sports teams.
Walton Arts Center
The Walton Arts Center is an acclaimed performing arts center located in the center of downtown Fayetteville. The Walton Arts Center focuses on continuing arts education and positive community impact.
Parks & Trails
Fayetteville has natural areas and parks encompassing 3,000 acres of land, 70 parks with 40 miles of paved and natural trails, three lakes, 43 athletic fields/courts, a BMX track, and even a skate park.
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The Economy of Fayetteville, Arkansas
309,600 workers across the Fayetteville MSA
- (Lightcast/EMSI, Q1 2025)
2.7% Unemployment rate across the MSA
- (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025)
$40.8 billion Gross Domestic Product across the MSA
- (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, December 2024)
MSA is the nation's 98th largest economy
- (Statistica Research Department, 2023)
MSA is the nation’s 16 th highest in Per Capita Personal Income (2021-2023)
- (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, March 2024)
MSA employment has increased by 13% (36,700 workers) since 2021
- (Lightcast/EMSI, 2025)
