At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$26,292 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $135,686
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.5% 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
3.4 / 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 $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,292. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayetteville is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,686. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
10.3% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,270/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$26,292
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$135,686
Housing Units181
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation412 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.