Fayetteville: At a Glance

  • Incorporated: 1906
  • County: Washington

  • Population (2006):
    • City: 68,726
    • Density: 1,336.6/sq mi
  • Size: 44.5 sq mi
  • Area Code: (479)
  • Zip Codes: 72701-72704
  • Latitude: 36.076389
  • Longitude: -94.160833

 

Sources: US Census
Bureau and Wikipedia

Fayetteville, Arkansas


Fayetteville, AR., is the fastest growing area in northwest Arkansas. If you're looking for an area with employment opportunities, sports, and recreational enjoyment, you can find it here. With a large job market, the state's largest university, excellent shopping, outdoor activities, and historical attractions, you can find something for everyone.


Several Fortune 500 companies have their corporate headquarters in the area, providing a cornerstone for the growing economy. In 2007 Forbes Magazine ranked Fayetteville as number 8 for "Best Metro". Ranked number 1 by the Milken Institute for job growth in 2003, the area has a very strong employment base to provide careers for potential employees. All this growth leads to a very active real estate market with many homes for sale.


The University of Arkansas students and fans call the Hogs at Bud Walton Arena during basketball season and at Reynolds Razorback Stadium during football season. With the U of A being the largest university in Arkansas, it enjoys a majority of the state's fan base and an electric atmosphere at games and tail gating parties. For a great experience in college athletics it is hard to beat a Razorback game.


After the game, you can head to Dixon Street. With a wide variety of clubs, restaurants, galleries, and boutiques; you can find dining and entertainment with ease. The Walton Arts Center, (named after members of the Walton family, founders of Wal-mart), boasts a year-round schedule of art exhibits, dance, symphony performances, theater, and pop concerts.


Bikes, Blues, and BBQ annual motorcycle rally takes place in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The rally center is downtown Fayetteville on Dickson Street. It is just as well known for the music and food as it is for the bikes. The rally usually takes place the last weekend in September.


The Clinton House is a museum showcasing Bill and Hillary Clinton's first home and his early political life. The house is where they were married and has a photo gallery. A replica of Hillary's wedding dress is also displayed.


Come to Fayetteville and see what the rest of the country is talking about.