Moving to NWA soon help! (Fayetteville, Rogers: relocating, job, housing)

[leelee07]

I will be relocating to NWA soon due to a job opportunity. Can anyone tell me the best or worst place to live... Rogers, Bentonville, Centerton are all areas that I have searched for homes in. Does anyone know of any African - American social networks, churches, or the like? I will not know anyone in the area.

[ArkLexee]

I've visited there and it's growing like mad. There are others here who can help you out a great deal. GOOD LUCK!!

[Absolut08]

Fayetteville will probably be your best best for diversity. Somebody else can give you specifics.

[North Pulaski Player]

Originally Posted by Absolut08

Fayetteville will probably be your best best for diversity. Somebody else can give you specifics.

Races in Fayetteville:

White Non-Hispanic (84.0%)
Black (5.1%)
Hispanic (4.9%)
Two or more races (2.4%)
American Indian (2.3%)
Other race (2.0%)
Chinese (0.9%)
Other Asian (0.6%)

Fayetteville is the most diverse place in NWA, but I would not call it "diverse".

[NOEM1226]

Originally Posted by leelee07

I will be relocating to NWA soon due to a job opportunity. Can anyone tell me the best or worst place to live... Rogers, Bentonville, Centerton are all areas that I have searched for homes in. Does anyone know of any African - American social networks, churches, or the like? I will not know anyone in the area.

Any of the places you have mentioned would be fine. The commute between any of these is decent. Nice housing is plentiful all around the area.

Can't help you with the African-American networks or churches- I am just a white girl. lol.

Fayetteville does seem to be more racially diverse than other NWA towns, but I am also partial, as I think Fayetteville is great.

As far as not knowing anyone, been there done that when I moved around the country. It is scary, but a blessing at the same time. IMO people in this area are so friendly, if you have to be a newbie, there is no better place!
best wishes. just let us know if you have other ??'s

[bchris02]

NWA is very white and suburban, but Washington county is more diverse than Benton county. I would recommend Fayetteville. I would NOT recommend Rogers or Bentonville.

[sergio]

I am hispanic and live in Bentonville and enjoy it alot. I wouldnt worry about the diversity. Just look for something in your price range and with a commute to work you can deal with and you should be fine. As far as churches, wish I could help you. Good luck with the move.

[leelee07]

thanks for all of the information. Anything additional anyone has to add is always welcome.

[Mulerider93]

There is an African-American business/social network group that was featured in the paper a few days ago. NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source

The African-American and minority population is growing and seems quite active in promoting networking for business and social. There are a number of predominantly black churches as well, though I am not as familiar.

We are members of First Baptist in Bentonville and former members of the Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers. Though predominantly, white, both have active African-American members. I say that to make the general statement that finding a place to worship in the theology and style you prefer should not be a problem.