Fayetteville, AR vs Lenexa, KS
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
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Lenexa leads in crime level (5.0 vs 11.6). Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $56,881). Fayetteville leads in cost of living index (101 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Lenexa, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 72.8 (#829) |
| Population | 101,680 | 58,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $485,239 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $101,074 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+8.5 |
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-
72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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