At a Glance
Median Income
$125,417
$59,373 per capita
Home Value
$237,700
Zillow: $417,715
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
7.8% 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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fayetteville residents earn a median household income of $125,417 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,373. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayetteville is $237,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,715. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
57.3% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population4,220
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,425/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,417
Per Capita$59,373
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,700
Rent$1,203
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$417,715
Housing Units2,000
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation553 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1960.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.