2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Kearney, NE vs Fayetteville, AR

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Highlights
Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 3.7 years younger than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Kearney?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 28.2% more expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kearney.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

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.

 Kearney, NEFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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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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