At a Glance
Median Income
$56,395
$31,467 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
Zillow: $222,766
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
875/100K
3,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
297 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
3.2 / 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 $56,395 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,467. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% 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 $222,766. 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 875 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,526/100K. The murder rate is 11.5/100K.
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 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population209,692
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,395
Per Capita$31,467
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$24,445M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,900
Rent$1,179
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$222,766
Housing Units91,039
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent875/100K
Property3,526/100K
Murder11.5/100K
Assault674/100K
Burglary651/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,884/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days297/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation243 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Fayetteville was founded in 1762.
The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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