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Lowell, AR vs Fort Smith, AR

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Are people in Fort Smith older or younger than people in Lowell?
- The Median Age in Fort Smith is 1.8 years older than in Lowell.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Smith or Lowell?
- Fort Smith housing costs are 48.5% less expensive than Lowell housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Smith or Lowell?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Smith is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lowell.

Things to do in Lowell?
Lowell is a growing city in Northwest Arkansas known for its charming old-town atmosphere where you can enjoy the best traditional BBQs around or stroll through the scenic trails at Beaver Lake Park! It’s also home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - one of the nation’s top museums opened by philanthropist Alice Walton in 2011.

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.

 Lowell, ARFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Median Income$80,026  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$300,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.07  Unlock26.38
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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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