Fayetteville, NC
Population 209,692 · Fayetteville, NC MSA. Moving to or from Fayetteville? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
209,692
Cost of living (RPP)
91.978
Annual avg temp
62°F
Typical home
$225,534
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $56,395 |
| Median age | 30.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $171,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,179/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.57 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.978 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 87.779, goods 96.621, services 73.081. Source: BEA, Fayetteville, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
62°F
January low
32°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
1.2"
Annual precipitation 47.9". Station: FAYETTEVILLE (PWC), NC US (6.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$225,534
ZHVI YoY
+0.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,418/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Fayetteville, NC
Total employment (MSA)
130,480
Median wage (annual)
$41,480
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,580 | $38,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 14,440 | $25,680 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 12,990 | $29,600 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 11,600 | $34,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 10,550 | $46,000 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Cary, NC 71 mi · 1h 36m Raleigh, NC 75 mi · 1h 33m Durham, NC 75 mi · 1h 49m Greensboro, NC 97 mi · 2h 9m Wilmington, NC 98 mi · 2h 17m High Point, NC 104 mi · 2h 18m Concord, NC 117 mi · 2h 56m Winston-Salem, NC 119 mi · 2h 34m Charlotte, NC 127 mi · 2h 54m Columbia, SC 166 mi · 3h 18m