Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville NC scores 41/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 85% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 185 (100 = avg); violent crime index 207; property crime index 163. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Fayetteville. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Fayetteville is about $1,250/month (moderate). At $1,250/month for a typical unit, you need about $45,000+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $188,000.

Median household income is $58,407, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($58,407) clears the $45,000 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 69°F (highs near 78°F, lows near 59°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Fayetteville: (1) Renters who want $1,250/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $45,000) (2) Households earning $45,000+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,250/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Fayetteville who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 41/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Fayetteville does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $45,000 household income for $1,250/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Fayetteville scores 41/100 on safety with $1,250/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.