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Parsons, KS vs Fort Smith, AR

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- The median age of a home in Parsons is 34.8% older than the median age of a home in Fort Smith.
 Parsons, KSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$155,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.1$11.0
 Homes Owned52.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Parsons, KSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,140$1,840
 Studio Apartment$470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$700  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Parsons, KSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Parsons, KSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99918.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99912.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Parsons, KSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.9%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Parsons    2 Reviews
Aibhlin · Parsons, KS
Best small town that has all you need
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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gelam7 · Parsons, KS
living in southeast Kanasa.
Over 17 years ago

seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews
Tonia · Milwaukee, WI
DEAD TOWN
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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BJ · Fort Smith, AR
FORT SMITH SUCKS
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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Ben · Fort Smith, AR
Live here bruh
Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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