Living in Farmington, AR
“Fayetteville convenience with a small-town diploma.”
Farmington sits just southwest of Fayetteville, close enough that game days and Dickson Street are minutes away, but with its own school district — Farmington Public Schools — that consistently rates among the better small districts in the region. That combination has made it one of the most popular addresses in Washington County.
2026 Market Snapshot
Farmington, Northwest Arkansas
Median Price
$365,000
Price / Sq Ft
$202
Population
~10,500
Property Tax
~0.70% effective
Source: Curtis Realty Group market dashboard, trailing 90 days of closed sales, as of October 22, 2026. Medians change monthly and are not an appraisal or an offer of value.
Community Profile
What It’s Really Like to Call Farmington Home
Farmington sits just southwest of Fayetteville, close enough that game days and Dickson Street are minutes away, but with its own school district — Farmington Public Schools — that consistently rates among the better small districts in the region. That combination has made it one of the most popular addresses in Washington County.
The housing mix leans newer: subdivisions full of three- and four-bedroom homes, plus acreage properties on the town's edges where the Ozark foothills begin. Kessler Mountain's trails are practically next door, and Fayetteville's employers — the university, Washington Regional, and the rest — are an easy commute.
For buyers who want Fayetteville's lifestyle with a little more house, a little less traffic, and a Friday-night-lights community of their own, Farmington checks every box.
What Our Agents Tell Clients Touring Farmington:
Farmington is the top choice for University of Arkansas faculty, medical professionals, and families who want a 10-minute drive to campus and Dickson Street paired with smaller class sizes and newer 4-bedroom homes.
Commute Times Across the Corridor
Typical drive times via I-49 and primary regional arteries.
Major Employers & Economic Anchors
Farmington Public Schools
Northwest Arkansas is renowned for its public school investments, open-enrollment public charters, and independent academies. Key campuses serving Farmington families include:
- Farmington High School (State Champion Athletics & Modern Campus)
- Farmington Junior High & Randall G. Lynch Middle School
- Folsom Elementary & Williams Elementary
Weekends & Everyday Life in Farmington
The landmarks, trailheads, dining hubs, and outdoor traditions that define life in Farmington:
Creekside Park & Splash Pad
Farmington’s flagship community park with trails, disc golf, amphitheater, dog park, and summer splash pad.
Valley View Golf Club
18-hole semi-private golf course with practice facilities and clubhouse dining on Hwy 62.
Mount Kessler Regional Park (5 Min East)
Direct adjacency to Fayetteville’s premier mountain biking, trail running, and youth sports complex.
Farmington Cardinal Stadium & Friday Night Lights
The heartbeat of the community every autumn and winter with powerhouse football and basketball programs.
Interactive NWA Comparator
Compare Farmington Side-by-Side
Deciding between two Northwest Arkansas towns? Select any community below to compare median home prices, purchasing power, school districts, and commute times.
Farmington, AR
Fayetteville convenience with a small-town diploma.
Median Price
$365,000
Price / Sq Ft
$202
$450K Buys (Est.)
~2,228 sq ft
- School District
- Farmington Public Schools
- Drive to Walmart HQ
- 36 min
- Drive to U of A (Fayetteville)
- 10 min
- Drive to XNA Airport
- 38 min
Bentonville, AR
Small-town square, world-class everything.
Median Price
$488,000
Price / Sq Ft
$223
$450K Buys (Est.)
~2,018 sq ft
- School District
- Bentonville Public Schools
- Drive to Walmart HQ
- 5–8 min
- Drive to U of A (Fayetteville)
- 32 min
- Drive to XNA Airport
- 16 min
Source: Curtis Realty Group market dashboard, trailing 90 days of closed sales, as of October 22, 2026. Medians change monthly and are not an appraisal or an offer of value.
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