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PEOPLE IN SPRINGDALE enjoy a great quality of life with an average income higher than many other cities in the state and a low cost of living. The number of people employed in the Springdale area will grow 12.8% through 2022 $62,217 $60,425 $154,050 The housing market is affordable with a median home value of $154,050 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Average household income in Springdale is higher than the state average with only 2.4% unemployment Springdale’s thriving economy, affordable homes and exceptional schools have made it one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Census data shows about 31 people move to Northwest Arkansas everyday! K R O W O T E C A L P T A E AND A GR THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE actively strives to provide our growing population with quality services that include community development and engagement, parks and recreation, and public works. More than half of the city’s employees work for Springdale’s police and fire departments to help keep you safe. 563 CITY EMPLOYEES 209 POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES Police officer starting pay- $36,773 OTHER CITY CAREERS City & county clerks IT specialists Building inspectors Engineers Code enforcers Animal services Public library Administration staff $ Skilled tradespeople Dispatchers Parks and recreation 125 CHECK US OUT FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES Firefighter starting pay- $36,773 CITY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, dental, vision and life insurance 11 Paid holidays Paid vacation Sick leave Retirement savings plan SPRINGDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 5