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Fayetteville, AR vs Blytheville, AR

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Highlights
Are people in Blytheville older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Blytheville is 7.9 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blytheville or Fayetteville?
- Blytheville housing costs are 72.2% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blytheville or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Blytheville is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

Things to do in Blytheville?
Blytheville, AR is a vibrant small town northeast of Little Rock boasting a variety of attractions including Thunder Bayou Golf Course offering golfing experiences or Walker Park providing lots of recreational activities; they organize vivid festivals like Cotton Pickin' Jubilee every October.

 Fayetteville, ARBlytheville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,559329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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Reviews for Blytheville    3 Reviews

Small town down on its luck after the air base closed. The old air base housing is being used for a retirement community. The top paying jobs in the area are working  More

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Not a lot of excitment here, but lots of warm weather and sunshine. Peaceful and quiet life. Wonderful for home gardens and very affordable place to live on a limited  More

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Over 17 years ago

The economy is triebble in Blytheville. There no jobs esp. for  More

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