Here's what it costs to live in Fayetteville, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,065 per month, while the typical home is valued around $349,600. Households earn a median of $62,695 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$62,695
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,065
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$349,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,007
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,115
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,347
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,873
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
99,319
Latest estimate
Median Age
28.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,023
Per month
Avg Home Value
$373,150
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.7%
What is the cost of living index for Fayetteville?
The cost of living index for Fayetteville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fayetteville?
The median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,065 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fayetteville?
The median household income in Fayetteville is $62,695 per year.
What is the median home value in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $349,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fayetteville?
Air quality data for Fayetteville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fayetteville?
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
