TL;DR: Greenland, Arkansas, a city in Washington County within the Boston Mountains, sits roughly five miles south of downtown Fayetteville along Interstate 49 and had a population of 1,213 as of the 2020 census (Wikipedia, 'Greenland, Arkansas', checked Aug 2026).
A Small Ozark Mountain Town South of Fayetteville
Greenland sits within the Boston Mountains, a sub-range of the Ozark Mountains, immediately south of Fayetteville within the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area (Wikipedia, 'Greenland, Arkansas', checked Aug 2026). Its population was 1,213 as of the 2020 census (Wikipedia, 'Greenland, Arkansas', citing U.S. Census Bureau, checked Aug 2026) — small enough that day-to-day life still runs at a small-town pace. Discover Fayetteville, Arkansas for more on the broader region just up the road.
A Short Drive to Fayetteville
Greenland sits roughly 5 miles south of downtown Fayetteville, an approximate distance calculated from OSM coordinates (Greenland village center 35.9948,-94.1796 vs. Fayetteville City Hall 36.0617,-94.1611), and lies along the I-49 corridor (OSM Nominatim, checked Aug 2026). That puts Fayetteville's shopping, dining, and the University of Arkansas within easy reach of Greenland residents without living inside the city itself.
Greenland School District
Greenland School District's physical address is 24 N. Main, Fayetteville, AR 72701; its mailing address is PO Box 57, Greenland, AR 72737, and its phone number is 479-521-2366 (greenlandschools.k12.ar.us, the district's own site, checked Aug 2026). Superintendent Dr. Andrea Martin was named the 2023-2024 Arkansas Rural Education Association North Superintendent of the Year (greenlandschools.k12.ar.us, checked Aug 2026). Greenland Elementary School is at 200 N. Sandy Ave., and Greenland High School is at 30 N. Sandy Ave. (OSM Nominatim, checked Aug 2026).
A Railroad Town's Roots
Greenland was incorporated in 1910 after the 1882 completion of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway spurred the local economy, which had been built on fruit, berry, and poultry farming (Wikipedia, 'Greenland, Arkansas', checked Aug 2026). That agricultural and railroad history still shapes the town's character today, distinct from the newer subdivisions closer to Fayetteville's urban core. For those commuting to campus, the University of Arkansas reported Fall 2025 enrollment of 34,161 students (University of Arkansas Office of Strategic Analytics & Insights, checked Aug 2026), reachable from Greenland via I-49. If you're weighing a move, browse featured listings in the area.
Regional Healthcare Access
Greenland residents have access to the broader Washington County healthcare network, including UAMS Northwest Regional Campus at 1125 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72703, which runs 13 clinics across Northwest Arkansas (Wikipedia, 'UAMS Northwest', checked Aug 2026).
Outdoor Access South of Fayetteville
For residents who value quick access to the outdoors, Greenland's position in the Boston Mountains puts hiking, camping, and mountain biking within a short drive, without giving up easy highway access back into Fayetteville for work, school, or errands.
Greenland's location in the Boston Mountains puts it within reach of regional outdoor recreation. Devil's Den State Park, at 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 near West Fork, is roughly 15 miles from Greenland by this agent's own calculation from OSM coordinates for both locations (checked Aug 2026); the park offers 18 full-service CCC-built cabins plus 9 camper cabins, a 15-mile Butterfield Hiking Trail, the Yellow Rock Trail, mountain biking and horseback trails, and fishing at Lake Devil (arkansas.com, official Arkansas tourism site, checked Aug 2026).
A District That Invests in Its Students
For families weighing school options before a move, this kind of program is worth a direct call to the district office.
Greenland School District's own site notes that GSD pays for college courses for high school students related to their career and college pathways (greenlandschools.k12.ar.us, checked Aug 2026) — a program families researching the district may want to ask about directly.
Property Taxes for Greenland Homeowners
Anyone weighing a move from inside Fayetteville proper to Greenland should budget for both the lower purchase price typical of the area and this credit when running long-term numbers.
Arkansas assesses real property at 20% of appraised market value under Amendment 79 to the Arkansas Constitution, a statewide rule that applies throughout Washington County, including Greenland (Washington County Assessor, checked Aug 2026). Washington County's homestead property-tax credit caps increases in taxable value due to reappraisal at up to $675 on a primary residence (washingtoncountyar.gov, Homestead Property Tax Credit page, checked Aug 2026) — a detail worth factoring into any long-term budget for a move to Greenland.
Working With Mason Capital Group in Fayetteville
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What property tax credit is available to Greenland homeowners?
Washington County's homestead property-tax credit caps increases in taxable value due to reappraisal at up to $675 on a primary residence, under Amendment 79 to the Arkansas Constitution (washingtoncountyar.gov, checked Aug 2026).
What is the population of Greenland, Arkansas?
Greenland had a population of 1,213 as of the 2020 census (Wikipedia, 'Greenland, Arkansas', citing U.S. Census Bureau, checked Aug 2026).
How far is Greenland from downtown Fayetteville?
Greenland is roughly 5 miles south of downtown Fayetteville (OSM Nominatim, checked Aug 2026).
Who is the superintendent of the Greenland School District?
Dr. Andrea Martin serves as the superintendent of the Greenland School District (greenlandschools.k12.ar.us, checked Aug 2026).
What is the enrollment at the University of Arkansas?
The University of Arkansas had Fall 2025 enrollment of 34,161 students (University of Arkansas Office of Strategic Analytics & Insights, checked Aug 2026).