Fayetteville, AR vs Gloucester, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.6). Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $56,881). Fayetteville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Gloucester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 64.2 (#1710) |
| Population | 101,680 | 29,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $784,115 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $84,465 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+20.3 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
View Fayetteville, AR →
D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
View Gloucester, MA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Fayetteville for: