Compare NWA cities
Bella Vista vs Fayetteville
A side-by-side look at two Northwest Arkansas cities: population, places, schools, and what's happening this season.
| Metric | Bella Vista | Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,000 | 97,000 |
| Neighborhoods | 9 | 15 |
| Businesses listed | 432 | 3,278 |
| Restaurants & food | 88 | 726 |
| Shopping | 35 | 331 |
| Health services | 45 | 486 |
| Fitness & gyms | 7 | 83 |
| Lodging | 8 | 38 |
| Avg. business rating | 4.23 ★ | 4.26 ★ |
| Schools (total) | 0 | 18 |
| Public K-12 | 0 | 15 |
| Charter | 0 | 1 |
| Private | 0 | 1 |
| Higher education | 0 | 1 |
| Upcoming events | 0 | 25 |