Fayetteville metro, AR relocation guide
Moving to Tontitown, AR
About Tontitown
Tontitown is a city in northern Washington County settled in 1898 by Italian immigrants led by Catholic priest Pietro Bandini, who found the Ozark climate like their native Northern Italy. Named for Italian explorer Henri de Tonti and incorporated in 1909, it's famous for its grapes and wine and the Tontitown Grape Festival held continuously since 1898. The population was 4,301 at the 2020 census (estimated 8,046 in 2025) — a bedroom community for Fayetteville and Springdale (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Tontitown
The median listing price in Tontitown is $510,000.
Top places in Tontitown
- The Tontitown Grape Festival (annual, since 1898
- Historic Tontitown School Building
- Area vineyards and wineries
Commuting from Tontitown
- Located in northern Washington County in the Ozarks; US-412 is the main route through the city.
- Approximate drives: Springdale ~10 min; Fayetteville ~10–15 min; Bentonville ~30 min; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) ~20 min north (all approximate).
- No fixed-route transit; Ozark Regional Transit provides demand-response service only (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Tontitown
Public schools: Springdale School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Tontitown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tontitown, AR?
The median listing price in Tontitown is $510,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Tontitown, AR?
Located in northern Washington County in the Ozarks; US-412 is the main route through the city. - Which school district serves Tontitown, AR?
Tontitown is served by Springdale School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.