Asheville, NC vs Bella Vista, AR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 2). Bella Vista leads in median household income ($83,989 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Bella Vista, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 70.7 (#1067) |
| Population | 95,670 | 32,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $360,927 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $83,989 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 2 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.5 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | R+27.0 |
D+
67.9 Score
Asheville, NC
Mountain haven for creatives and foodies
Median Home
$458,266
Population
95,670
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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