At a Glance
Median Income
$59,074
$37,885 per capita
Home Value
$322,500
Zillow: $383,552
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
2,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.6% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $59,074 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,885. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above 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 $383,552. 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 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,392/100K. The murder rate is 7.7/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population97,227
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,776/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,074
Per Capita$37,885
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
B+
Home Value$322,500
Rent$1,003
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$383,552
Housing Units43,191
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent429/100K
Property2,392/100K
Murder7.7/100K
Assault337/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,378 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.