Living in Siloam Springs, AR

Explore Siloam Springs and see how it fits the life you want to build.

18,699 Population Benton County County City Place Type Arkansas State OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match7.3 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Siloam Springs at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population18,699
Median Household Income$72,065
Median Home Value$221,700
Median Gross Rent$1,003
Median Age32.3
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home7.4%
Homeownership59.1%
Housing Vacancy6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Siloam Springs is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Siloam Springs Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Siloam Springs and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Siloam Springs

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$221,700
Median Gross Rent$1,003
Homeownership59.1%
Housing Vacancy6.6%
Housing Value7.6/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Siloam Springs, AR

Median Household Income$72,065
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home7.4%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly6.0/10
Income Strength8.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Siloam Springs and how households are structured

Population18,699
Median Age32.3
Average Household Size2.7

Siloam Springs is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Siloam Springs

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Siloam Springs point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High91.2°F
Average Winter Low28.4°F
Annual Rainfall50.2 in.
Annual Snowfall12.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Siloam Springs

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Siloam Springs is located in Benton County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Benton County.

County Intelligence

Siloam Springs & Benton County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Siloam Springs is located in Benton County, Arkansas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Siloam Springs.

Current NarrowTheList data for Siloam Springs shows a population of about 18,699. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Benton County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Siloam Springs.

For someone considering a move to Siloam Springs, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.