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Is Rogers a Good Place to Live? Rogers, Arkansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Rogers ranks #324 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #160 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476) and fast population growth (+1.9%, #46 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Rogers by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Rogers's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Rogers?
Rogers's cost of living index is 91.4, 9% below the US level of 100 and #256 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,270/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $385,478, 70% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
| Measure | Rogers | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 91.4#256 of 1,308 | 86.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $385,478#591 of 1,187 | $227,264 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,513/mo#344 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $308,200#550 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,270/mo#505 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.6x#435 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.6%#203 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Rogers housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Rogers is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro.
Arkansas housing market →Is Rogers safe?
Rogers recorded 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 17% below the US rate of 328 and 49% below Arkansas's 532. That ranks #511 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #233 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Rogers Police Department. Property crime runs 1,096 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Rogers | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 273#511 of 1,085 | 532 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,096#264 of 1,085 | 1,645 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Rogers?
The median household in Rogers earns $86,728, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 40% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Rogers | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $86,728#512 of 1,312 | $62,106 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.5%#540 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.9%#111 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Rogers?
The median resident of Rogers is 34.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 34.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #637 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Rogers | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 34.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 34.4%#637 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 57.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Rogers's schools and health?
Rogers's 26 public schools graduate 89.4% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 13.4 students per teacher and $11,441 spent per pupil. 36.9% of adults are obese and 10.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Rogers | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89.4%#444 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 13.4#206 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,441#1027 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 36.9%#939 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.9%#595 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.2%#675 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 15.4%#1101 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 16,760 students are enrolled in Rogers's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Rogers?
The average commute in Rogers is 18.2 minutes (Arkansas 22.7); 0% of workers take transit and 13.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Rogers scores 7.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #1166 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.4°F and winters 37.5°F, with 47.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Rogers | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 18.2 min#204 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.4%#89 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 76.9% | 78.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 13.7% | 8.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.5#1166 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.2 | 24.2 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 51.4 | 27.2 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 60 | 35.5 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 69.4 | 44 | 4.8 |
| May | 76.6 | 53.9 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 84.8 | 62.9 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 66.5 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 89.5 | 65.2 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 82.2 | 57.2 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 71.4 | 45.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 59 | 35.9 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 49.2 | 26.9 | 3.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Bentonville 4 S.
| Measure | Rogers | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 57.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 37.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 47.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Bentonville 4 S.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Rogers?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Rogers's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Benton County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, winter weather, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
| Measure | Rogers | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#480 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Benton County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Benton County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.022% | 97% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0014% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0042% | 76% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0055% | 68% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0022% | 52% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 43% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0012% | 35% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0032% | 29% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Rogers compare with similar-size cities?
Rogers is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #160 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 72,981.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #324 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 | 18.2 min |
| Noblesville, INPop. 73,362 | #142 | 66.6 | $104,047 | $1,389/mo | 71 | 26.6 min |
| Rocklin, CAPop. 73,327 | #188 | 64.8 | $124,168 | $2,258/mo | 122 | 26.1 min |
| Kalamazoo, MIPop. 73,076 | #1266 | 40.7 | $52,272 | $1,078/mo | 1,084 | 18.5 min |
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #1096 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year | 31.4 min |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #1133 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 | 21.9 min |
| Marysville, WAPop. 73,002 | #456 | 58.8 | $103,974 | $1,997/mo | 168 | 31.5 min |
| Greenville, SCPop. 72,935 | #658 | 55.7 | $71,472 | $1,312/mo | 466 | 19 min |
| Ankeny, IAPop. 72,615 | #81 | 69.0 | $108,198 | $1,319/mo | 151 | 21.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Rogers compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Rogers ranks #3 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 61.5 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 40% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 49% below the statewide rate. Homes are 70% above the typical Arkansas home.
| City | Rank in AR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #1 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #2 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #3 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #4 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #5 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #6 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #7 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 |
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #8 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 |
| Conway, ARPop. 67,642 | #9 | 51.7 | $63,004 | $1,011/mo | 486 |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #10 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 |
| Russellville, ARPop. 29,162 | #11 | 49.7 | $50,877 | $842/mo | 460 |
| Jonesboro, ARPop. 80,137 | #12 | 47.9 | $55,424 | $956/mo | 575 |
| Fort Smith, ARPop. 89,805 | #13 | 47.7 | $54,816 | $884/mo | 793 |
| Hot Springs, ARPop. 37,920 | #14 | 46.5 | $47,760 | $914/mo | 500 |
| Little Rock, ARPop. 203,436 | #15 | 45.3 | $63,003 | $1,106/mo | 1,485 |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #16 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #17 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 |
| Texarkana, ARPop. 29,177 | #18 | 39.7 | $45,835 | $909/mo | 1,230 |
| West Memphis, ARPop. 23,929 | #19 | 35.3 | $42,674 | $870/mo | 1,785 |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #20 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 |
All 20 Arkansas cities we track, by overall score. Arkansas statewide: median income $62,106, violent crime 531.8 per 100,000.
How is Rogers's score calculated?
Rogers scores 61.5 out of 100, #324 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Arkansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Rogers. Similar-size median 55.5.
63.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Rogers's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
81.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Rogers. Similar-size median 58.9.
51.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Rogers's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
59.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Rogers's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
74.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Rogers. Similar-size median 56.1.
58.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Rogers. Similar-size median 42.4.
63.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Rogers. Similar-size median 50.0.
51.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Rogers's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
34.2 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
64.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Rogers's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Rogers has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Rogers
Is Rogers, AR a good place to live?
Rogers ranks #324 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #160 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476) and fast population growth (+1.9%, #46 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Rogers?
Rogers's cost of living index is 91.4, 9% below the US level of 100 and #256 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,270/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $385,478, 70% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
What is the crime rate in Rogers?
Rogers recorded 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 17% below the US rate of 328 and 49% below Arkansas's 532. That ranks #511 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #233 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Rogers Police Department. Property crime runs 1,096 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Rogers?
The median household in Rogers earns $86,728, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 40% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Rogers?
Median rent in Rogers is $1,270/mo (Census), #505 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,513/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Rogers?
The typical home value in Rogers is $385,478, up 3% in a year, against $227,264 for Arkansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $308,200.
How are the public schools in Rogers?
Rogers's 26 public schools graduate 89.4% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 13.4 students per teacher and $11,441 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Rogers?
The average commute is 18.2 minutes, #204 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Arkansas. 2.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Rogers?
Rogers averages 57.3°F over the year, 76.4°F in summer and 37.5°F in winter, with 47.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Rogers walkable?
Rogers scores 7.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1166 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Rogers at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Benton County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, winter weather, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
Who lives in Rogers?
Rogers has 72,981 residents. The median resident of Rogers is 34.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 34.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #637 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Rogers compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Rogers ranks #3 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 61.5 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 40% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 49% below the statewide rate. Homes are 70% above the typical Arkansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Rogers?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Rogers's population of 72,981 are Noblesville, IN (#142 overall), Rocklin, CA (#188 overall), Kalamazoo, MI (#1266 overall), Tamarac, FL (#1096 overall), and Gulfport, MS (#1133 overall). Rogers is #324.