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28304

Fayetteville, NC

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Total Population

36,289
5-year trend
+5.8%

Median Household Income

$54,444
5-year trend
+23.1%

Median Home Value

$139,500
5-year trend
+32.2%

Median Rent

$1,153
5-year trend
+10.7%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 100% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Safety score of 47/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$54,444
100.1% above state avg
Home Value
$139,500
100.3% above state avg
Rent
$1,153
100% above state avg
Population Density
36,289 residents
Median Age
35.9 years
Safety Score
47/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
71
Good
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
100/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
47/100
Education
41/100
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Employment
65/100
Housing
96/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Fayetteville, NC 28304

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Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
59
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
0
Below avg
Transportation
90
Average
Healthcare
95
Average
Groceries
85
Below avg
Utilities
92
Average
Overall
59
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
18,088
Employment Rate
83.6%
Avg. Commute
29 min
Work From Home
1%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Educational Services
29%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Finance & Insurance
18.1%
Construction
14.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
10.8%
Total Employed
15,113
Total Unemployed
1,627
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fayetteville, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$54,444
-27.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,219
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.47 people

Total Households
14,536
Family Households
38.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.0%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
18.5%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.1%
Total Employed Residents:7,659

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
95 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
44 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,127
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.0%
15,113 employed
Labor Force
18,088
1,627 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:9.0%
Median Age
35.9 years
Per Capita Income
$29,511
Poverty Rate
17.5%
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