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.
Median Household Income
$58,407
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,250
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$188,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,090
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,113
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,251
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,667
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
210,815
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.6 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
52.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,132
Per month
Avg Home Value
$186,200
Census ACS
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%
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 $1,250 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fayetteville?
The median household income in Fayetteville is $58,407 per year.
What is the median home value in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $188,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Fayetteville?
Tax data for North Carolina 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
