Living in Centerton, AR
“NWA's boomtown — growing fast, staying friendly.”
Centerton has been among the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas for years running, and one drive through explains why: new neighborhoods, parks, and schools rising alongside a small-town core that still feels personal. Buyers choose Centerton for its newer housing stock, community events at City Park, and its position minutes west of Bentonville — close enough for the commute, removed enough for elbow room.
2026 Market Snapshot
Centerton, Northwest Arkansas
Median Price
$366,582
Price / Sq Ft
$202
Population
~23,500
Property Tax
~0.68% effective
Source: Curtis Realty Group market dashboard, trailing 90 days of closed sales, as of October 22, 2026. Medians change monthly and are not an appraisal or an offer of value.
Community Profile
What It’s Really Like to Call Centerton Home
Centerton has been among the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas for years running, and one drive through explains why: new neighborhoods, parks, and schools rising alongside a small-town core that still feels personal. Buyers choose Centerton for its newer housing stock, community events at City Park, and its position minutes west of Bentonville — close enough for the commute, removed enough for elbow room.
Growth has brought amenities with it: the Centerton Marketplace area covers daily errands, and the city's new schools and sports facilities keep pace with the growth. Much of the area feeds Bentonville-area schools, a major draw for relocating Walmart and vendor professionals.
For buyers who want new construction, yard space, and sidewalk-lined neighborhoods with community parks, Centerton is the region's ground zero — and with growth this consistent, early buyers have historically been rewarded.
What Our Agents Tell Clients Touring Centerton:
Because Centerton falls entirely inside the Bentonville Public School District while offering homes built mostly after 2016, it is the #1 value play for relocating families. Focus near SW Regional Airport Blvd (Hwy 12) for the fastest commute to both Walmart HQ and XNA.
Commute Times Across the Corridor
Typical drive times via I-49 and primary regional arteries.
Major Employers & Economic Anchors
Bentonville Public Schools
Northwest Arkansas is renowned for its public school investments, open-enrollment public charters, and independent academies. Key campuses serving Centerton families include:
- Bentonville West High School (located on the Centerton border)
- Grimsley Junior High & Gamble Elementary
- Centerton Gamble Elementary & Creekside Middle School
- Evening Star Elementary
Weekends & Everyday Life in Centerton
The landmarks, trailheads, dining hubs, and outdoor traditions that define life in Centerton:
McKissic Creek Park & Lake Centerton
Walking trails, fishing pond, pavilions, and the centerpiece of Centerton’s community festival calendar.
Bentonville West High & Wolverine Athletics Complex
State-of-the-art 7A high school campus, performing arts center, and athletic complex anchoring the south edge of town.
Centerton Main Street & Hwy 102 Retail Corridor
Rapidly expanding dining, coffee shops, grocery markets, and neighborhood fitness studios.
McKisic Creek Trail System (Connecting to Bentonville)
Expanding multi-use paved greenway linking Centerton neighborhoods directly into Bentonville’s trail network.
Interactive NWA Comparator
Compare Centerton Side-by-Side
Deciding between two Northwest Arkansas towns? Select any community below to compare median home prices, purchasing power, school districts, and commute times.
Centerton, AR
NWA's boomtown — growing fast, staying friendly.
Median Price
$366,582
Price / Sq Ft
$202
$450K Buys (Est.)
~2,228 sq ft
- School District
- Bentonville Public Schools
- Drive to Walmart HQ
- 12–15 min
- Drive to U of A (Fayetteville)
- 36 min
- Drive to XNA Airport
- 12 min
Bentonville, AR
Small-town square, world-class everything.
Median Price
$488,000
Price / Sq Ft
$223
$450K Buys (Est.)
~2,018 sq ft
- School District
- Bentonville Public Schools
- Drive to Walmart HQ
- 5–8 min
- Drive to U of A (Fayetteville)
- 32 min
- Drive to XNA Airport
- 16 min
Source: Curtis Realty Group market dashboard, trailing 90 days of closed sales, as of October 22, 2026. Medians change monthly and are not an appraisal or an offer of value.
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