Fayetteville, Arkansas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Fayetteville, AR.
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How much does it cost to live in Fayetteville, AR?
Fayetteville, AR has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 90 (below the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $322,500 and median rent about $1,003, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $59,074. Typical commute is 16 minutes; summer highs average 88°F. Violent-offense rates run about 447.5 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 90U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $322,500U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,003U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $59,074U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 2.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 16 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 447.5per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 88°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Fayetteville compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 103,134City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $59,074Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year25% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 90ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year10% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $322,500City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year6% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,003City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year26% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 2.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 20261.3 pts below U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 16 min36% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 447.5per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)20% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 4481.4per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)49% above catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 88°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (87°F)Catalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 27°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 47 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals42% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 252As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% below catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Fayetteville grew 39.4% from 73,962 in 2010 to 103,134 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Fayetteville, AR expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Fayetteville runs 10 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 90 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $322,500 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,003 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Fayetteville, AR?
Budget first around $1,003/month rent or $322,500 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $322,500
- Median rent $1,003/month
- Median household income $59,074
What is the job market like in Fayetteville, AR?
Labor-market context for Fayetteville: unemployment 2.9% and median income $59,074. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 2.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $59,074
How long is the typical commute in Fayetteville, AR?
Plan on roughly 16 minutes each way in Fayetteville. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 16 minutes average one-way
Is Fayetteville, AR safer than similar U.S. cities?
Fayetteville's FBI-derived violent rate (~447.5/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 447.5 per 100k
- Property 4481.4 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Fayetteville, AR?
Fayetteville's climate profile: 88°F summer peaks, 27°F winter mornings, 47" annual rainfall, and 252 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 88°F
- Winter low 27°F
- 47 in rain · 252 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Fayetteville, AR?
Downtown Square is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Dickson Street and University of Arkansas once you know your job location.
- Downtown Square
- Dickson Street
- University of Arkansas
Relocators eyeing Fayetteville, Arkansas will find roughly 103,134 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $59,074, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 90 — below the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,003 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Downtown Square draws the first wave of relocators; Dickson Street and University of Arkansas tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Fayetteville with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Ozark foothills and river bottoms give the state a quieter, lower-cost profile. The normals show about 47 inches of rain and 252 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 16 minutes each way for a typical commute. A recent county unemployment reading near 2.9% suggests a relatively tight local labor market. Violent-offense rates near 447.5 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown Square
- Dickson Street
- University of Arkansas
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Fayetteville city, Arkansas, 1600000US0523290) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Washington County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093993 FAYETTEVILLE DRAKE FLD) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19