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Best Places to Live in Fort Smith Metro Area, Arkansas

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Ranked #322 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:294,263
Pop. Change:8%
State: Arkansas
Metro Area:Fort Smith Metro Area
County:Sebastian, Crawford, ... 3 more
City:Fort Smith, Van Buren, ... 26 more
Zip Code:72956, 72957, ... 39 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Fort_Smith, Arkansas Metro Area

As of 2011, Fort Smith Metro Area's population is 294,263 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.81 percent.

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The median home cost in Fort Smith Metro Area is $91,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Smith Metro Area's cost of living is 20.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Fort Smith Metro Area public schools spend $4,426 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Fort Smith Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Fort Smith Metro Area is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fort Smith Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.39 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Fort Smith Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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