Reasons to Live Here

A couple enjoy the Lights of the Ozarks display.

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Fayetteville, Arkansas offers the best of all worlds. It has the advantages of a large metropolitan area with hometown values. There are four distinct seasons with no severely hot or cold weather. There are, on average, 218 sunny days per year.

Fayetteville was named one of America's Most Livable Cities in 2004 and 2005. Spectacular scenery, lakes, starter homes to opulent mansions, and outstanding educational opportunities are only a few of the reasons to locate in Fayetteville. Follow the link below for a wealth of information about our great city.

Job opportunities abound. Upscale shopping areas, restaurants for all palates, and sports activities for all ages including leagues in basketball and soccer for the young, camping, and fishing. This can be the hometown you are looking for.

"Forbes Best Places 2005"

Fayetteville is the 4th fastest MSA for job growth and 1st in income growth in the country - with an overall rating of #7 in the nation.

• Fayetteville MSA ranked #1 for job growth by "Milken Institute" in 2003
• Fayetteville is ranked as one of the "Top Fifteen Places to Reinvent Your Life" in the June/July issue of "AARP"
• Best Place to Live Today, "Money Magazine"
• Listed as one of the Dazzling Dozen, "Business Week", October 14, 2002
• Fayetteville MSA ranked #7 in the Best Performing Cities Report for 2004
• Fayetteville was named one of America's Most Livable Cities in 2004
• Fayetteville, AR: Why it's so hot with rating guides, "ReCareering"
• 50 Fabulous Places to Retire in America, 2nd edition by Ken Stern
• Fayetteville is one of America's hottest cities by "Expansion Management", January 2001
• The city was also featured in "Lifestyle Magazine", "Southern Living" and "The Best Towns in America" - a where-to-go guide for a better life