Here's what it costs to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, while the typical home is valued around $188,000. Households earn a median of $58,407 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 52. 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.
$58,407
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,250
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$188,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,090
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,113
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,251
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,667
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD 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
210,815
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.6 yrs
Census ACS
52.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,074
Per month
Avg Home Value
$173,750
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 28301 | — | $860 | $103,300 |
| ZIP 28303 | — | $1,058 | $159,100 |
| ZIP 28304 | — | $1,153 | $139,500 |
| ZIP 28305 | — | $1,005 | $226,700 |
| ZIP 28306 | — | $1,065 | $197,200 |
| ZIP 28307 | — | $1,386 | $187,500 |
| ZIP 28308 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 28310 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 28311 | — | $1,048 | $174,000 |
| ZIP 28312 | — | $911 | $191,200 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
44°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
The cost of living index for Fayetteville is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,250 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fayetteville is $58,407 per year.
The median home value in Fayetteville is $188,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fayetteville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
