Fayetteville, Arkansas
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US places
- top 8% for commute time
- top 18% for park & nature access
- bottom 3% for property crime
Fayetteville is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 95,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and property tax rate. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
Official websiteaccessfayetteville.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in2.6 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US places
Home Value$291k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$944better than 46% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.62%better than 79% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.68%better than 39% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.5 inbetter than 66% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 19% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.4better than 53% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 54% of US places
School Quality65.5better than 60% of US places
Violent Crime1827/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime4047/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population95,02299th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age28.57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3771st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.2%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.6%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 39% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.4%better than 62% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.89better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fayetteville an affordable place to live?
- Fayetteville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fayetteville?
- The median home value in Fayetteville is $291k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fayetteville?
- Median household income in Fayetteville is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fayetteville?
- Median gross rent in Fayetteville is $944 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fayetteville safe?
- Fayetteville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1827/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 4047/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fayetteville?
- Fayetteville averages 78°F in July and 37°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fayetteville?
- Public-school quality in Fayetteville is above average, scoring better than 60% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fayetteville?
- The average one-way commute in Fayetteville is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)