Asheville, NC vs Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 32). Fayetteville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 20.6 min). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($56,881 vs $51,752).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Fayetteville, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 68 (#1354) |
| Population | 95,670 | 101,680 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $384,760 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $56,881 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | R+6.7 |
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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D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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