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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Petal, MS vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 6.8 years younger than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Petal?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 76.7% more expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

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.

 Petal, MSFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews
Cayla · Petal, MS
Petal native
Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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Deck · Gentry, AR
Great place to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

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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Dean  · Huntington Beach, CA
Sperlings top ten list for safest cities?
Over 4 years ago

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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John · Springdale, AR
Cliques, unfriendly and overrated
Over 5 years ago

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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