Fayetteville, AR vs Houston, TX
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
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Fayetteville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 101,680 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+5.5 |
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-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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