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Fayetteville, TX

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Fayetteville is a small town in Texas with a population of 365. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
365 Population 730/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $42,716 per capita
$254,200 Home Value $601,852 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$254,200 home value, $938/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $254,200
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $938
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Fayetteville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population365
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density730/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$42,716
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$2,143M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$254,200
Rent$938
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$601,852
Housing Units210
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking12.9%
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.8%
Libraries3

Is Fayetteville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fayetteville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fayetteville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fayetteville is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fayetteville is $254,200, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Fayetteville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Fayetteville has a population of 365 with a density of 730 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

365
Total Population
730
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.7%
Female 40.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Fayetteville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fayetteville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fayetteville is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Fayetteville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,716
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
IRS Avg AGI$89,567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)860
County GDP$2,143M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare72
Retail109
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,318
109% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Fayetteville is $254,200, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $938 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $601,852.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$254,200
10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$601,852

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$938
19% below US avg
Rent Burden22.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.8%
Housing Units210
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,318
109% above US avg
Effective Rate2.88%
In Fayetteville, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fayetteville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.9%
8% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep37.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.7%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death9,257/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access52.0%
Healthcare Facilities72
Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 300 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density730/sq mi
Coordinates29.9063°N, 96.6759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48149
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 83.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+9.5%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density730/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants95
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

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