Walmart’s growing influence in Bentonville continues to reshape real estate, especially as more vendors establish a presence in the region.
Growth Through Vendorville
Beyond the retail giant’s own campus, the nearby “Vendorville” – a cluster of offices housing supplier companies – has become a magnet for vendor-based real estate activity.
Real Estate Boom: Campus and Beyond
The recently completed 350-acre Walmart home office campus has already sparked investor and buyer interest. Notably, HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa has tapped into the Bentonville boom, citing the Walmart expansion as the catalyst.
Realtor.com also notes Bentonville emerging as a luxury residential hub, with rapid population growth – 2.7% in 2023, nearly 10% since 2020 – and projections reaching over one million residents in Northwest Arkansas by 2050.
Housing Affordability and Development Response
While demand surges, housing affordability remains a concern. The region is raising solutions like easing zoning laws and developing income-capped housing for employees, including Bentonville school staff.
