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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Joseph Hall

Is Fort Smith a good place to live?

We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 89,496 people. Median household income is $52,692, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Th...

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Jeremiah Nguyen

Is Fort Smith getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood...

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Joseph Hall

Day-to-day life in Fort Smith, AR

Alright, I've been here for 13 years and Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. Median household income is $52,692, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I thin...

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Samuel Walker

Working in Fort Smith -salaries realistic?

Hey, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Smith sits at 980.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for bet...

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Audrey Y.

Working in Fort Smith -salaries realistic?

First post here. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. Median household income is $52,692, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Looking forward to hearing from you ...

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Miles Lewis

What's it really like living in Fort Smith?

Alright, Born and raised here. Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Smith sits at 980.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work ho...

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Hazel Bennett

Moving to Fort Smith with kids -good idea?

First post here. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Gianna

Best neighborhoods in Fort Smith

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $168,100, which is actually reasonable. There's a growi...

8 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Madeline

Most overrated things about Fort Smith

Random thought, I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $168,100, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $852 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot b...

4 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Madeline

Fort Smith in the winter -how bad?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $852 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Smith sits at 980.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's...

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Samuel Walker

Best industries in Fort Smith right now

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $852 for rent here. Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to....

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Chloe Sanders

Rent in Fort Smith getting crazy

Hey, You can expect to pay around $852 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 89,496 people. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families ...

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Madeline

Quick question about Fort Smith

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car...

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Eugene F.

Anyone else love living in Fort Smith?

Hello, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Smith sits at 980.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $168,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Fo...

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Olivia

Best neighborhoods to rent in Fort Smith?

Alright, I'm originally from Los Angeles and Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $168,100, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a gr...

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Madeline

Fort Smith quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Audrey Y.

Raising a family in Fort Smith -thoughts?

Random thought, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $852 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Samuel Walker

What to expect moving to Fort Smith?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in automotive and Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Smith sits at 980.2 per 100K. Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think...

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Olivia

Working remotely from Fort Smith

Random thought, Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? The weather takes some g...

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tucson_sofia

Co-working spaces in Fort Smith?

It's a a smaller city city with about 89,496 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Gianna

Is Fort Smith worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts?

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Joseph Hall

Is Fort Smith getting better or worse?

Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks in advance!

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Jeremiah Nguyen

Dog-friendly places in Fort Smith?

First post here. I work in insurance and With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs...

6 replies 28 upvotes qa
tucson_sofia

Why I chose Fort Smith over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Median household income is $52,692, which feels on the lower side for the area. Property taxes are high b...

1 replies 11 upvotes living
cincy_brielle

Couple moving to Fort Smith from out of state

Hey, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $52,692 in Fort Smith. With a population of 89,496, Fort Smith is a smaller city. Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $168,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are...

10 replies 11 upvotes moving
Gianna

Biggest downsides of living in Fort Smith?

OK so Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Eugene F.

Job hunting in Fort Smith -tips?

I'm a 50-year-old project manager and Rent is about $852/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not...

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Eugene F.

Planning a move to Fort Smith -neighborhoods?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 89,496 people. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

1 replies 11 upvotes moving
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