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Fayetteville, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
Fayetteville, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Fayetteville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fayetteville residents earn a median household income of $59,074 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,885. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayetteville is $322,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,518. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Fayetteville reports 447 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,481/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
49.8% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.