What it's like to live in Rogers
Rogers is a smaller city in Arkansas with rent below the national average, unemployment below the national average, commutes that run shorter than most cities, and a population that has grown fast since 2020. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Rogers deals with cold winters, fewer dining and entertainment options than a bigger city, and a car-dependent commute, with few people using transit.
The good
- Rent below the national average
- Low unemployment
- Short commutes
- Fast-growing population
- Low student-teacher ratio
The not so good
- Cold winters
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
- Car-dependent — few commuters use transit
How Rogers compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Rogers
Based on Rogers's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$2,540
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $50,800 a year
- 34% of Rogers renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$61,640
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $30,820
- Homes cost 3.6× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▼ 10% below US
$1,270/mo median rent
Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,270 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $308,200. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.
Median home value $308,200 · 34% of renters cost-burdened
Job market▼ 30% below US
3.0% unemployment
Unemployment here is 3.0%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.
City-level (BLS)
Safety▼ 17% below US
273 violent crimes per 100k
Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.
Property crime 1096/100k · Rogers Police Department · 2025 data
Getting around▼ 30% below US
18 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 18.2 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 14% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are warm, with highs around 88°F, and winters are cold, with lows around 26°F and snow a regular occurrence. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Healthcare
1 hospital
There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 5.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.
Medicare-certified hospitals
Education & workforceNear US average
34% bachelor's degree or higher
Education levels run about average, with 34% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.
Schools
26 public schools inside the boundary
There are 26 public schools inside the boundary and 5 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Pea Ridge National Military Park (12 miles away). There are 5 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Rogers's strongest points are rent below the national average and unemployment below the national average; the main tradeoffs are cold winters and fewer dining and entertainment options than a bigger city. A year of median rent ($1,270/mo) equals 18% of the median household income here, less than the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit people watching their budget, job seekers, and people who want short commutes.
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