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Fort Smith, AR vs Nacogdoches, TX

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Are people in Nacogdoches older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in Nacogdoches is 12.2 years younger than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nacogdoches or Fort Smith?
- Nacogdoches housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nacogdoches or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of Nacogdoches is 0.3 minutes shorter 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 Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches TX lies just east from Houston boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as hikes through the Angelina National Forest or kayaking down Neches River.

 Fort Smith, ARNacogdoches, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,347329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%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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Reviews for Nacogdoches    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

loved growing up in Nac never realized how pretty Nac was until I moved away and would come home to  More

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I have visited the Nacogdoches area several times since I was about 14. I am 30 now and am planning on relocating to this area permanently. There are many large  More

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Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas having been the center of development in Texas, as was San Antonio. However, it was later, somewhat side stepped, as the rest of  More

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