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There aren't very many places in the United States that compare to life in Fort Smith, Arkansas. With a regional population of 300,000 people enjoying the mild climate, low crime rates and excellent educational opportunities, it's no wonder when visitors come to Fort Smith they stay and make it their home. A new resident of Fort Smith can choose from living in a National Historic District with bricked streets and Victorian mansions, spacious contemporary homes with a view of the Arkansas River, charming vintage cottages in the heart of the city or country club living on an 18 hole golf course overlooking the lights of the city. Affordable Homes Homes are very affordable in Fort Smith. For
example, an average 1,800 square foot home in the Fort Smith region
would cost $117,000. The same home would cost $126,850 in Dallas;
$179,740 in Denver; $135,328 in Baltimore; and $148,500 in Chapel
Hill, N.C. On average, the cost of housing is 25% less than the national average, according to the October 15th ACCRA Cost of Living Index. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter the Fort Smith area has reported the lowest cost of housing nationwide. Excellent Local Schools Fort Smith students reap the rewards of excellent elementary and secondary schools and promising futures at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. There are 608 schools in the state of Arkansas with three of the top five schools being in the Fort Smith school district. The United States Department of Education designated Southside High School in Fort Smith a National Blue Ribbon School. Southside High was the only secondary school in Arkansas to win the honor in 2000 and one of the few nationwide to win 3 times; in 1983, 1987 and 2000.
Live Music & Entertainment If you want to get out and about in Fort Smith the cultural scene will be to your liking. Fort Smith is home to Arkansas's first and oldest symphony with 120 musicians and a stellar season of entertainment. A $7.4 million renovation to a National Historic Site is based on the edge of the Arkansas River in downtown Fort Smith where the original Fort stood and history of the wild west comes to life on its 200 acres. Leisure time can be spent in various museums and art centers and dawdling in one of 7 city parks. Live music can be found every weekend throughout the city and enjoyed during one of many festivals during the year.
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