Central, LA vs Springdale, 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.
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Springdale leads in walk score (28 vs 7). Springdale leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $58,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+6.7 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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