Conway, AR vs Joplin, MO
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.
Conway
71.8
#956 nationally
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Joplin leads in walk score (35 vs 25). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 22.8 min). Joplin leads in cost of living index (88 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conway, AR | Joplin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#956) | 75.8 (#415) |
| Population | 69,580 | 53,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,195 | $204,902 |
| Median Household Income | $54,036 | $50,996 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.3 | R+46.8 |
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71.8 Score
Conway, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,195
Population
69,580
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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75.8 Score
Joplin, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,902
Population
53,095
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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