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Fort Smith, AR vs La Porte, TX

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Are people in La Porte older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in La Porte is 0.1 years younger than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in La Porte or Fort Smith?
- La Porte housing costs are 61.5% more expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, La Porte or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of La Porte is 10.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Smith.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

Things to do in La Porte?
La Porte TX lies right on the Gulf Coast known for its white sandy beaches providing residents with plenty of fun water sports year round while also offering classic southern hospitality experiences like BBQ spots or unique boutiques

 Fort Smith, ARLa Porte, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,566329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 7 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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