Bella Vista, AR vs Fort Smith, AR

Bella Vista, AR vs Fort Smith, AR: What the data shows

Bella Vista, AR is in Bella Vista, AR while Fort Smith, AR is in Fort Smith, AR — both in the same state. On home prices, Fort Smith, AR is the more affordable option at $112,500 median — $117,100 less than Bella Vista, AR's $229,600. WYLT rates Bella Vista, AR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Fort Smith, AR as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Bella Vista, AR has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bella Vista, AR has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Fort Smith, AR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bella Vista, AR has Low flood risk and Fort Smith, AR has Low flood risk.

Fort Smith, AR is the more walkable neighborhood. Bella Vista, AR scores N/A/100 versus Fort Smith, AR's 11/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Fort Smith, AR has the higher school rating — Bella Vista, AR rates 5.4/10 and Fort Smith, AR rates 7/10.