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Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

About Fayetteville

 

Information about Fayetteville, Arkansas

 

  • Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is in Washington County and situated in the south part of the Northwest Arkansas metro area.
  • City of Fayetteville has a total area of 44.5 square miles and a population of 76,577 (2010 estimate, 3rd largest in Arkansas)
  • Fayetteville is home of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.
  • Northwest Arkansas is the fastest growing area in the state, with a metro population of 443,976 (2010).
  • City of Fayetteville Living Recognition Awards and Features include:
 
    • Forbes Magazine ranks Fayetteville as #15, leading the state of Arkansas, among "Top 100 Metropolitan Areas in the Nation for Businesses and Careers" (2010)
    • Forbes Magazine ranks Fayetteville as #7 among the "Top College Sports Towns in the United States" (2010)
    • Sporting News named Fayetteville one of the "Best Sports Cities" in America (2011)
    • CNNMoney.com ranks Fayetteville as #15 among the "25 Best Places to Retire" (2010)
    • Forbes.com ranks Fayetteville as #2 among "Best Cities for Recession Recovery" (2009)
    • Kiplinger.com ranks Fayetteville as #7 among the "Best Cities to Live, Work, and Play" (2008)
    • Builder Magazine ranks Fayetteville as #9 among "Healthiest Housing Markets" (2009)
    • Business Week named Fayetteville the "Best City in Arkansas" and among the "Best Small Cities for Startups" (2009)
    • Natural Resources Defense Council ranks Fayetteville #6 among its "Smarter Cities Rankings" (2009)
    • Named one of "America's Most Livable Cities" (2004 & 2005)
    • Named one of the "Best Places to Live in America" by Money Magazine
    • America In Bloom Champion (2006) and Gardens Alive! Environmental Awareness Award (2009)
    • MSN "Top 8 Places to Live" (2006)
    • Ranked #3 among "Best Cities For Relocating Families" (mid-sized metro areas) by Worldwide Erc (2006)
    • Ranked #1 for job growth by the Milken Institute (2003)
    • Forbes.com has named the University of Arkansas Men's Basketball Team as one of "College Basketball's 20 Most Valuable Teams", coming in at #14 (2010).
    • Featured in Lifestyle Magazine
    • Featured in Southern Living
    • Featured in The Best Towns in America
    • Featured in 50 Fabulous Places to Retire in America, 2nd edition
  • Fayetteville attractions include the Downtown Square, including the Farmer's Market, the Dickson Street entertainment district, the Walton Arts Center for performing arts, the award winning Fayetteville Public Library (also known as The Blair Library), the Arkansas Air Museum located at the Fayetteville Executive Airport, and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, to name a few.
  • The Fayetteville area has many wonderful lakes, rivers, parks, and trail systems. From water sports to nature hikes, many outdoor activities are within reach.
  • Fayetteville was the First home of President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, as they both taught at the University of Arkansas Law School. Fayetteville is now home to the Clinton House Museum.

 

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