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Living in
Fayetteville.
About
Life in Fayetteville
Living in Fayetteville means getting genuine suburban comfort without sacrificing access to Atlanta—you're just 22 miles south, which matters when you're weighing a 33-minute commute against what you're getting for your money. The median home value sits around $368,200 with a median household income of $82,144, so the math actually works here compared to closer-in Atlanta neighborhoods, and the job market is solid with unemployment at 3.2%, partly supported by the film and education sectors (Trilith Studios and Georgia Military College have real presence in the area). The community skews slightly older with a median age of 42, and nearly half of households are married couples, which shapes the local culture toward family-oriented events and stable neighborhoods—this isn't a transient place.
Fayetteville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fayetteville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fayetteville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (17.0%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
22.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fayetteville
In Fayetteville, rent runs 23% above the GA average, and home values are 21% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,798
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $431,916 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Fayetteville
Unemployment in Fayette County, which includes Fayetteville, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Fayetteville: Fayette County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fayette County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fayetteville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.8 min avg
How Fayetteville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fayetteville, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fayetteville runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
168.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,885.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fayetteville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fayette County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fayette County, which includes Fayetteville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $66,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fayette County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clayton County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 8 miles from Fayetteville) is typically good — 66 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
66
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Clayton County, GA (8 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fayetteville has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 4.29" |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 4.61" |
| Mar | 68°F | 43°F | 4.90" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 3.77" |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 3.12" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.84" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.96" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.52" |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 3.91" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 4.56" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fayetteville
Fayetteville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 9.8 mi away · Riverdale
Southern Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Riverdale
So Crescent Beh Hlth Sys - Anchor Hospital Campus
Psychiatric · 11.1 mi away · College Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fayetteville
Fayetteville's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fayetteville
Fayetteville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
35 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
39 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
80 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fayetteville
Fayette County Public Library
1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville
Cities Near Fayetteville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fayetteville FAQ
Is Fayetteville, Georgia affordable?⌄
Fayetteville's median rent is $1,720/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,188/year. Median home value is $368,200.
Is Fayetteville, Georgia safe?⌄
Fayetteville's violent crime rate was 168 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1886 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fayetteville, Georgia?⌄
Fayette County, which includes Fayetteville, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fayetteville, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Fayetteville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,720/month and median household income is $82,188/year. The median home value is $368,200. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fayetteville, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Fayetteville is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from