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Houma, LA vs Fort Smith, AR

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Are people in Fort Smith older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Fort Smith is 0.7 years older than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Smith or Houma?
- Fort Smith housing costs are 4.6% less expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Smith or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Smith is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Houma.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

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.

 Houma, LAFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 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 4 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 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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