2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Springfield, VA vs Fayetteville, AR

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Highlights
Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Springfield?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 12.6 years younger than in Springfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Springfield?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 45.1% less expensive than Springfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Springfield?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 10.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Springfield.

Things to do in Springfield?
Springfield VA rests just south Washington DC offering easy access to lucrative job opportunities within nearby federal agencies, plus plenty of parks and recreational spots like Lorton Arts Foundation.

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.

 Springfield, VAFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$109,235  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$604,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  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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