Moving to Elm Springs, AR

About Elm Springs

Elm Springs is a city straddling the Benton–Washington county line, immediately west of Springdale. Founded in 1832 and incorporated May 23, 1917, it grew up around a spring-fed mill; it served as a Confederate mustering site and saw two minor Civil War skirmishes in 1863. The population was 2,361 at the 2020 census (estimated 2,852 in 2025), up 53.8% from 2010.

Home prices in Elm Springs

The median listing price in Elm Springs is $826,450.

Top places in Elm Springs

• Lake Elmdale
• Steele-Stevens Heritage Park
• The historic spring and mill site in town

Commuting from Elm Springs

• Highway 112 is the main roadway; the city sits between the Boston Mountains and the Springfield Plateau (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Ozark Regional Transit operates demand-response service; no fixed-route transit (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Approximate drives: Springdale ~10 min east; Fayetteville ~15–20 min; Rogers ~20–25 min; Bentonville ~25 min; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) ~20 min northwest (all approximate).

Schools in Elm Springs

Public schools: Springdale Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Elm Springs FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Elm Springs, AR?
  The median listing price in Elm Springs is $826,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Elm Springs, AR?
  Highway 112 is the main roadway; the city sits between the Boston Mountains and the Springfield Plateau (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Elm Springs, AR?
  Elm Springs is served by Springdale Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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