Fayetteville, AR vs High Point, NC
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
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Fayetteville leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Fayetteville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 20.7 min). Fayetteville leads in crime level (11.6 vs 12.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 101,680 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+21.8 |
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
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C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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