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Yukon, OK vs Van Buren, AR

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Are people in Van Buren older or younger than people in Yukon?
- The Median Age in Van Buren is 2.8 years younger than in Yukon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Van Buren or Yukon?
- Van Buren housing costs are 30.2% less expensive than Yukon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Van Buren or Yukon?
- The average commute for residents of Van Buren is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Yukon.

Things to do in Yukon?
Yukon, OK is located northwest in the great state of Oklahoma providing locals with plenty of outdoor activities like biking or playing sports at Freedom Trail Park or checking out local shops & attractions along Yukon’s lively Main Street! Visitors will also find convenient access to Oklahoma City only 15 minutes away by car!

Things to do in Van Buren?
Van Buren is a town in Crawford County, Arkansas with a population of about 25,000 people. Located just east of Fort Smith, this historic town was once the second largest in the state and provided trade and transportation services to travelers along the Arkansas River. Van Buren offers numerous attractions such as Park Hill Park, Lake Fort Smith State Park and the Van Buren Historic District. It also boasts top-notch eateries like Emma Jean’s BBQ, shopping options at downtown stores and galleries, entertainment venues like King Opera House Theatre and more. From outdoor activities to historical tours and cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone in Van Buren.

 Yukon, OKVan Buren, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,213329,725,481
 Median Income$72,303  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$248,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Yukon    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’m originally from Texas but I’ve lived here for around 8 years now. I love how Yukon has that small-town feel to it, yet it’s only 20 minutes from downtown OKC. It’s  More

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Over 17 years ago

The housing market in Yukon is doing very well.It seems that people are moving from Oklahoma City to the surrounding cities like Yukon to get away from the "Big City"  More

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Over 18 years ago

Good schools, close to Oklahoma City, friendly. Weather can be pretty extreme -- summer and winter can have some very unpleasant days, but overall the bad days are  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  More

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