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Fort Smith, Arkansas Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 80,268
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Arkansas | Fort Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $93,900 | $93,000 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Arkansas | Fort Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $908 | $889 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $292 | $316 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 7,621 | 40.6% |
| First Mortgage Only | 9,896 | 52.7% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 1,261 | 6.7% |
| Total | 18,778 | 100% |
Tenancy in Fort Smith
| Owner-occupied homes | 18,778 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 13,931 |
| Homes for sale | 686 |
| Homes for rent | 1,127 |
| Total | 37,024 |
Age of Fort Smith Residents
| Males | 33 |
|---|---|
| Females | 36 |
Income
| U.S. | Arkansas | Fort Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $22,183 | $21,814 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $27,326 | $26,786 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $17,861 | $18,401 |
Males earn $8,385 (45.6%) more than Females in Fort Smith.
Commuting in Fort Smith
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 28,846 |
| Carpooled | 5,348 |
| Public Transit | 369 |
| Bicycle | 111 |
| Walking | 520 |
| Other Means | 305 |
| Total, Commuted | 35,499 |
| Worked from home | 645 |
| Total | 36,144 |
Time Spent Commuting in Fort Smith
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 1,440 |
| 5-9 | 6,067 |
| 10-14 | 9,969 |
| 15-19 | 9,567 |
| 20-24 | 4,422 |
| 25-29 | 658 |
| 30-34 | 1,659 |
| 35-39 | 95 |
| 40-44 | 118 |
| 45-59 | 363 |
| 60-89 | 535 |
| Over 90 | 606 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 5,824 | 23.3% | 5,577 | 22.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,993 | 8.0% | 1,887 | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,107 | 12.4% | 3,251 | 13.0% |
| Master's Degree | 744 | 3.0% | 1,034 | 4.1% |
| Professional Degree | 376 | 1.5% | 493 | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 266 | 1.1% | 138 | 0.6% |
| Total (at least some college) | 12,310 | 49.2% | 12,380 | 43.2% |
| Total over 25 | 25,044 | 100% | 28,629 | 100% |
Comments on Fort Smith
Latest comment on Fort Smith
July 25th, 2008
manufacturing is big here, but many of the jobs are going overseas now
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July 25th, 2008
manufacturing is big here, but many of the jobs are going overseas now
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