Fayetteville, AR vs West Chester, PA
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.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 32). West Chester leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.6). Fayetteville leads in cost of living index (101 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 101,680 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+14.5 |
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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C-
70.2 Score
West Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$669,054
Population
19,658
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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