At a Glance
Median Income
$82,144
$42,080 per capita
Home Value
$331,700
Zillow: $449,700
Median Rent
$1,592/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
2,813/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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+
3.5 / 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 $82,144 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,080. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,852 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayetteville is $331,700 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,700. Median rent is $1,592/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Fayetteville reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,813/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population19,364
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,144
Per Capita$42,080
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$8,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A
Home Value$331,700
Rent$1,592
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$449,700
Housing Units7,576
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property2,813/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault85/100K
Burglary237/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Fayetteville was founded in 1823.
The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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