Community Profile

Summary

Fayetteville is the second largest city in Arkansas and the county seat of Washington County. It is a progressive, green, outdoor-loving community and home to the University of Arkansas. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is best characterized by its extensive trail system, community events, arts and food scenes, volunteerism and mission to "support local." Arkansas’s largest entertainment district includes Dickson Street and the Historic Downtown Square and Gardens. Fayetteville is routinely named a Volunteer Community of the Year. In 2023, for the 8th year in a row it was included in U.S. News & World Report's Top 10 "Best Places to Live in the U.S."