Fayetteville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fayette County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
365 Population 730/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $42,716 per capita
$254,200 Home Value $589,205 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 1.0% 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

Fayetteville, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,500
13% below
$42,716 per capita
Home Value
$254,200
10% below
Zillow: $589,205
Median Rent
$938/mo
19% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
90%
Rent
81%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fayetteville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fayetteville residents earn a median household income of $65,500 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,716. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fayetteville is $254,200 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $589,205. Median rent is $938/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

30.9% of adults in Fayetteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population365
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density730/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$42,716
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$2,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067

Housing

A
Home Value$254,200
Rent$938
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$589,205
Housing Units210
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,257/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fayetteville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.