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Nacogdoches, TX vs Fort Smith, AR

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

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

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Smith or Nacogdoches?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Smith is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Nacogdoches.

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.

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.

 Nacogdoches, TXFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Median Income$36,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$153,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Nacogdoches    5 Reviews

Over 10 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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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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