Fayetteville, NC

U.S. News Ratings
Population 207,750
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Fayetteville, with a total population of 207,750, is located 46.66 miles from Raleigh. Temperatures in Fayetteville range from 47.12°F to 84.03°F from winter to summer.

The average commute time for workers in Fayetteville is 19.27 minutes.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
207,750
Population under 55:
81.0%
Population over 55:
19.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Raleigh

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
84°F July High, 22°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,300
Median home price:
$118,000
Average property tax:
$1,330

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
53
Middle schools:
26
High schools:
19

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
2
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
4
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
5

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
7/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
16/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
583

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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