At a Glance
Median Income
$73,342
$42,429 per capita
Home Value
$228,500
Zillow: $336,731
Violent Crime
558/100K
5,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Fayetteville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fayetteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fayetteville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fayetteville residents earn a median household income of $73,342 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,429. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayetteville is $228,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,731. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Fayetteville reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,770/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,135
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,342
Per Capita$42,429
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,500
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$336,731
Housing Units578
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property5,770/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation423 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute57 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1995.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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