Fayetteville metro, AR relocation guide
Moving to Elkins, AR
$282,225Median listing price
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About Elkins
Elkins is a city in eastern Washington County in the Boston Mountains — formed in 1964 from the former unincorporated communities of Harris and Hood. Immediately east of Fayetteville along Arkansas Highway 16 on the west bank of the White River, it had 3,602 residents at the 2020 census (estimated 4,184 in 2025) — a fast-growing commuter town for Fayetteville (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Elkins
The median listing price in Elkins is $282,225.
Top places in Elkins
- White River Bridge at Elkins
- Collins Mound Site
- White River floating, fishing, and kayak access
- Elkins city administration building and park facilities
Commuting from Elkins
- Located southeast of Fayetteville along Arkansas Highway 16 on the west bank of the White River (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drives: Fayetteville ~10–15 min west on AR-16; Springdale ~25 min; West Fork ~15 min south (all approximate).
- No fixed-route transit; Ozark Regional Transit demand-response service only.
Elkins FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elkins, AR?
The median listing price in Elkins is $282,225. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Elkins, AR?
Located southeast of Fayetteville along Arkansas Highway 16 on the west bank of the White River (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.