Living in Rogers, Arkansas
Rogers pairs a brick-street historic downtown with the shopping, dining and concert venues of Pinnacle Hills, and Beaver Lake is just minutes away. It’s where my office is and where I spend my days, so here’s my guide to life in Rogers.
A growing city
Rogers is the sixth-largest city in Arkansas. The Census Bureau estimated its population at 63,507 in 2015. The 2020 census counted 69,908, and the 2025 estimate is 76,956, about 13,400 more residents, or roughly 21%, in ten years. Growth has been strongest on the west side around Pinnacle Hills, while established neighborhoods near downtown and Lake Atalanta keep their character.
| Year | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 (census) | 55,964 | |
| 2015 (estimate) | 63,507 | |
| 2020 (census) | 69,908 | |
| 2025 (estimate) | 76,956 |
Schools
Most of the city is served by Rogers Public Schools, which runs more than 20 schools including three high schools: Rogers High, Rogers Heritage High and Rogers New Technology High. Some west Rogers neighborhoods near Pinnacle Hills are zoned to Bentonville Public Schools instead, and the area also has several highly rated public charter schools. Here are current GreatSchools ratings for a sample:
| School | Grades | GreatSchools |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside Elementary | K–5 | 10/10 |
| Haas Hall Academy at the Lane (public charter) | 7–12 | 10/10 |
| School for Advanced Studies – NWA (public charter) | 5–10 | 10/10 |
| LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle (public charter) | 6–7 | 10/10 |
| Bellview Elementary | K–5 | 9/10 |
| Evening Star Elementary (Bentonville district) | K–4 | 9/10 |
| Elmwood Middle School | 6–8 | 8/10 |
| Elza R. Tucker Elementary | K–5 | 8/10 |
| Bonnie Grimes, Jones, Westside & Old Wire Elementary | K–5 | 7/10 |
| Kirksey Middle School | 6–8 | 7/10 |
| Rogers New Technology High | 9–12 | 7/10 |
| Rogers High School | 9–12 | 6/10 |
Ratings as of October 2026 and subject to change. School assignment depends on the home’s address, and some Rogers addresses fall in the Bentonville district, so always confirm attendance zones. I’m happy to check any home you’re considering.
Parks, trails & the outdoors
In town
- Lake Atalanta Park: 236 acres around a 37-acre spring-fed lake, with 10 miles of soft-surface trails, 4+ miles of paved trail, a lakeside boardwalk, playgrounds and dog parks
- The Railyard Bike Park: eight jump lines for every skill level, lit for evening riding and connected by trail to Lake Atalanta
- Railyard Park: downtown green space with the Butterfield Stage, play areas and a summer splash zone
- The Razorback Greenway runs through town, linking Rogers to Bentonville, Springdale and Fayetteville
Just outside town
- Beaver Lake: clear water and bluffs for boating, fishing, swimming and camping
- Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area: more than 12,000 acres of trails, plus a visitor center with hands-on exhibits
- War Eagle Mill: a working water-powered grist mill beside a historic bridge
- War Eagle Cavern cave tours on Beaver Lake
Youth activities
Play & cool off
- Rogers Aquatics Center: a 3-acre outdoor water park with a lazy river and slides
- Splash Park & Skate Park at the Rogers Activity Center, both free
- The Railyard Bike Park for kids on striders all the way up to BMX
- An indoor trampoline park for rainy days
Sports, learning & arts
- Rogers Parks & Recreation youth sports leagues and its summer Badge Program
- Rogers Historical Museum and Daisy Airgun Museum, great indoor outings
- Arkansas Public Theatre productions at the Victory Theater
- Hobbs State Park nature programs and visitor center
Arts, entertainment & amenities
- Walmart AMP: Arkansas’s largest outdoor music venue, hosting major touring acts all season
- Topgolf next door to the AMP in the Pinnacle district
- Victory Theater: a 1925 downtown landmark that’s now home to Arkansas Public Theatre
- Daisy Airgun Museum: look for the 25-foot BB gun out front, plus the Daisy National BB Gun Championship each summer
- Rogers Historical Museum and the historic Hawkins House
- The Music Depot: live music celebrating Black roots music
- The Founders Plaza Tree Lighting, home to the largest Christmas tree in Arkansas
- Crystal Bridges, the Walmart Home Office and XNA airport are all a short drive away
Shopping
Pinnacle Hills & I-49
- Pinnacle Hills Promenade: an open-air center with 100+ shops and restaurants
- Scottsdale Center and Village on the Creeks
- Big-box and outdoor retail like Cabela’s
Historic downtown
- Honeycomb Kitchen Shop for cookware and cooking classes
- Rogers Mercantile, The Dotted Pig and Kaleidoscope Collective for gifts, clothing and local art
- Woof & Wander for your dog
- The Rogers Local Food & Art Market at Railyard Park in season
Where to eat
Downtown Rogers’ food scene has grown so much that the chamber launched the first Downtown Rogers Restaurant Weekend in 2026. A few favorites around town:
Downtown & local classics
- Levi’s Gastropub: in a former bank building downtown
- The Rail – A Pizza Company: pizza by the slice and cold beer
- Havana Tropical Grill for Cuban food
- Ozark Beer Company and Onyx Coffee Lab
- Susie Q Malt Shop: a Rogers drive-in for more than 50 years
- Monte Ne Inn Chicken: family-style fried chicken
Pinnacle Hills & west Rogers
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House, an easy walk to the AMP
- Oak Steakhouse and Texas de Brazil
- Mirabella’s Table for Italian
- Big Orange for burgers and cocktails
- Saiwok for Vietnamese street food
Major employers & business
Rogers sits at the center of Northwest Arkansas’s economy. The Pinnacle Hills district is home to offices for many of Walmart’s suppliers, plus a convention center, hotels and Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Walmart’s Bentonville headquarters and J.B. Hunt’s Lowell headquarters are both minutes away, and Daisy Outdoor Products still calls Rogers home. Commutes are short, too: the average Rogers commute is under 20 minutes.
Community & organizations
- Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce: supports local business and leads downtown development
- Destination Rogers: the city’s tourism bureau and events calendar
- Arkansas Public Theatre, Saving Grace NWA and dozens of service clubs, churches and nonprofits
- Rogers Parks & Recreation and the Rogers Activity Center, the hub for classes and leagues
A diverse, welcoming community
Rogers is one of the most diverse cities in Arkansas. About one in three residents is of Hispanic or Latino heritage, and roughly 19% of residents were born outside the U.S., far above the 5% state average. In the Bentonville–Rogers area, the most common birthplaces for foreign-born residents are Mexico, India and El Salvador, and Rogers is also home to a notable Pacific Islander community. That mix shows up in the food, the festivals and the bilingual businesses you’ll find all over town.
Thinking about Rogers?
My office is in Rogers, so this is home turf. Whether you want a historic home near downtown, new construction on the west side or a place close to Beaver Lake, I’ll help you find the right fit. I’m Chris DuBose, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette, licensed in Arkansas (SA00097363) and Missouri (2026019341).
