If you’re ready to move to Northwest Arkansas, you’re not alone. Many people are leaving their city lives behind for a more balanced, laidback lifestyle. So, what are the real reasons people move to Northwest Arkansas?
People move to Northwest Arkansas for a better work-life balance and a new start. They also move there for better work and life opportunities, to be part of something that is growing, and to belong to something.
In this article, I’ll discuss the real reasons people are choosing to move to Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Northwest Arkansas in general. Let’s jump right into it!
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1. Balance of Life, Work, and Play
The first unusual reason people move to NWA is that they want a better balance of work, life, and play.
People are tired of always having to work and struggle to make ends meet with nothing to do after work and not even being able to hang out with their families. They are now abandoning larger cities that don’t offer fun things to do in their spare time.
People are looking for better, fun, and more interesting towns, and Bentonville and Fayetteville fit the bill for a lot of people. These places are perfect for anyone who wants to work, live, and play in NWA.
When people move down to Bentonville and Fayetteville, they are pleased to find that there is a wide range of large or mid-size companies that they can work for. Here, there are also many startups.
On top of that, they can ride their bike to work and have fun outdoors, indoors, on the rivers, on the wraps, or climbing. It can all be done here in NWA because there’s a very healthy work-life balance here.
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2. Better Work and Life Opportunities
The second reason people keep moving to Northwest Arkansas is that they want opportunities for both life and work. Now, this piggybacks off the first reason, but people want opportunities for many different things in life. There are so many work opportunities down here.
I encourage people to think outside the box when it comes to moving here. Let’s say you’re in one position at work, and you’re pigeonholed in a certain industry. There is nothing stopping you from moving to a different industry here in Northwest Arkansas because it’s growing so rapidly, and the companies here are very flexible.
The companies here understand that you can move across environments and industries. They are also a lot more willing to bring someone new in because there are many tech startups and so much entrepreneurial spirit here in Northwest Arkansas. People are willing to take the risk of new people moving in, even if it’s out of their field.
So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, whether it’s work, life, or anything else, you will see so much opportunity here because it’s growing so rapidly.
Before we move on to the next point, if you want to move down to Northwest Arkansas, I have something called Instant Home Updates. Instant Home Updates is a great place for you to sign up if you’re looking to move, buy a home, or rent a place down here.
The really cool thing about Instant Home Updates is that it will email you as soon as something hits the market. We all know that Realtor.com and Zillow are super slow, and in this fast-paced market, hours can make a difference.
Also, if you are trying to keep up-to-date with like some of the really cool happenings in NWA, I have a weekly email that you can sign up for to get on top of all those things.
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Also, I have a 3-day itinerary that can help you decide what activities to do if you’re overwhelmed by everything Northwest Arkansas has to offer.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a foodie, a sports person, a sightseer, or want to spend quality time with your kids; I have something for you. Check out the link below to learn more:
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3. A New Start
Number three, again, piggybacks off the last one. Many people are looking for a new start. However, it’s not about becoming a whole new person when you move to a new location and it doesn’t matter where you go.
Let’s say, for instance, you’re currently stuck in a rut where you are. You just keep doing the same thing over and over, and sometimes it does take a big push or leap to get you out of that rut. And that’s why people often look for a fast-growing, interesting, and fun area, and NWA fits the bill.
People move to NWA because they see that many others are moving here and breaking that rut. Obviously, you’re not going to become a whole new person when you come here, but if you want a fresh start, NWA is the perfect place for that.
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4. To Be Part of Something That Is Growing
The fourth reason people are moving to Northwest Arkansas is that they want to grow with something. Many areas around America are declining to some extent because people are leaving, and it’s always really exciting to be in an area that’s growing.
NWA is growing exponentially, and people are coming here because they’re looking to grow with the area. It’s really interesting to be part of a community where the trajectory is upwards. Everyone wants it to go up because they see the potential. It’s amazing here already, but there are so many future things on the cusp of happening in NWA.
5. To Belong To Something
Lastly, people are moving to Northwest Arkansas because they want to belong with something. The really amazing thing about Northwest Arkansas is the fact that there are so many people moving here that are transplants or coming here because they want to belong to something.
They want to grow with something, a new opportunity and want to work, live, and play there.
It’s wonderful seeing so many people moving to Northwest Arkansas because there are several communities that you can belong to. It truly is a diverse community – from people who want to enjoy indoor or outdoor activities to those who want to play hard (like those who are into the gaming scene or ultimate frisbee) and those who are into sports like soccer or basketball. Whoever you are, there is a place for you in Northwest Arkansas.
Whatever hobbies you enjoy or whatever clique in the world you’re part of, there will be a spot for you in Northwest Arkansas.
It’s amazing seeing so many different individuals coming together here, which makes NWA a really special place and a unicorn. Some of my clients also call this place an unknown diamond. And I think that’s an accurate description, with everything that’s happening here.
People who come here catch the vision of the place and keep bringing more people in because they see how awesome it is. It’s definitely a place for you to belong.
If you are thinking about moving down to Northwest Arkansas, you can download a three-day itinerary that you can use to make the most of your visit.
Also, definitely give me a call because I can also give you a $10 tour to show you around the whole area. Plus, we can check out some homes for sale or rent and see how far your dollar will go in Northwest Arkansas compared to where you’re coming from.