Fayetteville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County
Fayetteville, NC
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 $56,395 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,467. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,402 business establishments, including 758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayetteville is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,044. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Fayetteville reports 686 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,146/100K. The murder rate is 14.8/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.