TL;DR: The strongest family bet in Centerton right now is one of the builder communities near Bentonville West High School — Diamond Estates, Maple Estates or Tuscany from C3 Homes, or Big Sky from Thrilled Home Builders — in a city whose population reached 29,493 as of the March 12, 2026 State of the City Address, up 6% from 27,821 a year earlier (City of Centerton).
Centerton's Growth, Corrected
Centerton's population reached 29,493 as of the city's State of the City Address on March 12, 2026, up 6% from 27,821 a year earlier, and the city has been Arkansas's fastest-growing city among municipalities of at least 20,000 residents for three consecutive years (City of Centerton; U.S. Census Bureau). The City of Centerton issued 1,045 new building permits and conducted 12,608 inspections during 2024 — a pace of homebuilding that has kept up with the population growth (City of Centerton). Both figures matter to a family comparing Centerton against a slower-growing suburb: more permits generally means more new-construction inventory to choose from, and a city still adding infrastructure to keep pace with its residents. Discover Centerton, Arkansas covers the fuller picture. That growth is also visible in what the city is building for current residents: Centerton broke ground in July 2026 on a $26 million, 36,575-square-foot recreation centre (Westside Eagle Observer).
Two Numbers for the Same City, Different Meanings
Two figures circulate about Centerton home prices, and they measure different things. The median home sale price in Centerton was $410,000 as of March 2026 (Houzeo) — the actual midpoint of homes that closed that month. Zillow's home value index for Centerton, a separate estimate of typical home value rather than a record of closed sales, stood at $346,946 as of January 31, 2026, up 1.7% year over year (Zillow). Neither number is wrong; the first tells you what buyers paid for homes that sold, the second estimates what the broader stock of homes in the city is worth, including homes that have not changed hands recently. Check which one a listing is being compared against before you use it to judge a price, and ask your agent which figure a specific comparable sale is drawn from.
The Builder Communities Families Are Choosing
This is not a complete map of every neighborhood in Centerton — it names the subdivisions we can verify, not an exhaustive list. C3 Homes of Northwest Arkansas builds three residential subdivisions in Centerton — Diamond Estates, Maple Estates and Tuscany — located near Bentonville West High School. Thrilled Home Builders develops the Big Sky community in Centerton, with homes from 3,300 to 3,800 square feet on lots averaging 0.30 acres. Between a compact C3 Homes lot and a 0.30-acre Big Sky lot, the two builders are effectively offering two different versions of family living in the same city, and that lot-size gap is worth walking through with a specific budget in mind. For a family narrowing a search by builder, school zone or home size, these four communities are a concrete starting point. Current inventory across Centerton, including in these communities, is on our featured listings page.
Schools and Parks Near These Communities
Centerton is served by the Bentonville School District, including Centerton Gamble Elementary School, Grimsley Junior High School and Bentonville West High School (City of Centerton). Bentonville West High School's own district address is 1351 Gamble Road, Centerton (Bentonville School District, August 2026). Centerton Gamble Elementary School holds a Niche grade of A (Niche, 2026), and Grimsley Junior High School serves grades 7-8 with 846 students and holds a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10 (NCES; GreatSchools, August 2026) — the City of Centerton lists Grimsley Junior High among the schools serving its residents (City of Centerton). Outside the classroom, Centerton's parks include Kinyon Sports Complex, McKissic Station Park, Cornerwoods Park, City Park, Harvest Street Park, Keller Road Dog Park, Riverwood Park and the Centerton Pump Track (City of Centerton, August 2026). A family choosing among the builder communities above can weigh proximity to these two anchors — the school a child will attend and the park closest to a specific street — alongside price.
Property Taxes, Commute and Choosing an Advisor
Benton County property tax runs approximately 0.6% of assessed value in 2026 (Tax-Rates.org) — a fixed share of a home's assessed worth to budget alongside a mortgage payment. Centerton sits approximately 5.3 miles from Bentonville, about a 10-minute drive, close enough that Bentonville's job base is a daily commute rather than a relocation decision. Mason Capital Group has worked in Northwest Arkansas for 30+ years and has advised on $2.4B+ in cumulative transaction activity; finding the best real estate agent in Centerton starts with someone who can explain what a number like $410,000 or 0.6% actually means for a specific address in a specific school zone, and who can tell you which builder community actually has inventory this month rather than which one shows up first in a search. Reach our office at 609 SW 8th Street, 6th Floor, Bentonville, AR 72712, or by phone at 479-925-3333. When you are ready to move, list your home with us.
Is Centerton the fastest-growing city in Arkansas?
Centerton's population reached 29,493 as of the city's State of the City Address on March 12, 2026, up 6% from 27,821 a year earlier, and it has been Arkansas's fastest-growing city among municipalities of at least 20,000 residents for three consecutive years (City of Centerton; U.S. Census Bureau).
What is the median home price in Centerton, AR?
Centerton's median home sale price was $410,000 as of March 2026 (Houzeo), while Zillow's separate home value index stood at $346,946 as of January 31, 2026, up 1.7% year over year (Zillow) — the first is a record of actual closings, the second an estimate of typical home value.
What are the best neighborhoods in Centerton, AR for families?
C3 Homes of Northwest Arkansas builds three residential subdivisions in Centerton — Diamond Estates, Maple Estates and Tuscany — located near Bentonville West High School, while Thrilled Home Builders develops the Big Sky community, with homes from 3,300 to 3,800 square feet on lots averaging 0.30 acres. This is not an exhaustive list of every neighborhood in the city.
What school district serves Centerton, AR?
Centerton is served by the Bentonville School District, including Centerton Gamble Elementary School (a Niche grade of A, 2026), Grimsley Junior High School (846 students, a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10) and Bentonville West High School, whose district address is 1351 Gamble Road, Centerton (Bentonville School District, August 2026).
What will property taxes and the commute to Bentonville look like?
Benton County property tax runs approximately 0.6% of assessed value in 2026 (Tax-Rates.org), and Centerton sits approximately 5.3 miles from Bentonville, about a 10-minute drive.