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Fayetteville
Welcome to Fayetteville, North Carolina, home of the Fort Bragg army base. But that’s not the only thing making Fayetteville, NC, famous. We can also thank the city for Golden Corral, Cheerwine, shrimp and grits, rapper J Cole, NFL linebacker Joe Harris, as well as for normalizing moonshine served in a mason jar.
| Population | 203,670 |
| Median Age | 30.7 |
| Poverty Rate | 18% |
| Median Income (Household) | $43,882 |
| Number Of Employees | 71,883 |
| Median Property Value | $127,500 |
City Overview
There are thirteen Fayetteville's in the United States, but only one is nicknamed “Fayettenam.” This specific Fayetteville is called Fayettenam because anti-war protestors in the 60’s opposed shipping the troops of Fort Bragg to Vietnam. From that opposition, the nickname was born. There are 204,000 citizens living in Fayetteville, making it the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. The United States Department of Defense is by far the largest employer in this city with over 15,500 locals working nearby Fort Bragg. Top Universities in the area are Fayetteville State University, Methodist University, Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville, and Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Business & Economy
Wage by Common Jobs
- 1. Elementary & middle school teachers$40,402
- 2. Retail salespersons$39,864
- 3. Secretaries & administrative assistants$35,653
- 4. Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides$26,810
- 5. Cashiers$21,373
Employment by Occupations
Numbers claim that the employment rate in Fayetteville, NC changed by 2%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Fayetteville, NC prefer to work in Administrative, Sales and Education, Training, & Library.
Employment by Industries
Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 2% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Fayetteville, NC work in. The most common industries are Healthcare & Social Assistance, Retail trade and Educational Services. Please note that not all the residents of Fayetteville, NC work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address.
Cuisine
It's no surprise that southern comfort food is king in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Sit back and enjoy fried chicken, homemade biscuits served with warm apple butter, corn mashed potatoes, barbecue pork, hot water cornbread, cole slaw, brisket, mac & cheese served in 100 different ways, fried green tomatoes with goat cheese on top, shrimp and grits, pork skins, and wash all of it down with a pitcher of sweet tea.
Demographics
The city is a regional hub for healthcare, entertainment, services, and shopping. Fayetteville has a very low unemployment rate. People from 25 to 44 group, make up over 28% of the population. The second largest age group is under the age of 18, making the city young and very active.
Race & Ethnicity
According to latest census, Fayetteville, NC is a home for 43% black residents. The second common group is white with 41% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by latino with 12% residents.
Non-English Speakers
Education
Past year Fayetteville, NC universities awarded around 15,754 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Fayetteville, NC include 2,609 male students and 3,768 female students. Fayetteville, NC offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $31,634 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the Fayetteville Technical Community College with the majority of graduates. The Fayetteville State University and Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Fayetteville, NC is 75% and 25% go to the private colleges.
Universities
- 1. Fayetteville Technical Community College3,679 graduates
- 2. Fayetteville State University1,090 graduates
- 3. Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville1,017 graduates
Public vs Private
- Public25%
- Private75%
Health and Safety
The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Fayetteville, NC are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Fayetteville, NC offers a 75 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 95 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 265 to 1 resident.
Clinician to Patient Ratios
| Primary Care | 1 to 75 |
| Dentists | 1 to 95 |
| Mental Health | 1 to 265 |
| Other | 1 to 160 |
Landmarks
Airborne & Special Operations Museum, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, Westover Park, Honeycutt Park, Festival Park, Arts Council of Fayetteville, J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, Fantasy Lake Waterpark.
Outdoors
Although Fayetteville isn’t quite the bustling hub of tourist attractions, the city has a lot to offer in outdoor activities. Check out the ZipQuest WaterFall TreeTop Adventure on Carver Falls Rd. Put on a comfortable harness and fly down acres and acres of trees overlooking Fayetteville’s waterfall Carver Falls. If hiking is more of your thing - consider Cape Fear River Trail’s magnificent paths.
Shopping
Get lost in over 1,000,000 square feet of retail space at Cross Creek Mall situated between Morganton Road and the All-American Freeway. Fayetteville still has a love affair with big-box retailers, so you’ll see the likes of Belk, Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Sears holding on strong.
Transportation
Ready to move around FAST? You’re in luck. That’s the name of the Fayetteville Area System of Transit. There are 27 fixed-route buses operating from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Save a few hundred each month on parking tickets and Uber and take a FAST bus. FAST is dedicated to efficiently getting the citizens to and from work with better access to jobs, hospitals, and shopping.
Commute Time
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Commuter Transportation
The workers of Fayetteville, NC traveled to their offices around 18.64 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents carpooled and walked.
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Housing Trends
Rent Price
| Studio rentals | $550 | 0% |
| 1 bed rentals | $685 | +6.4% |
| 2 bed rentals | $808 | +4% |
| 3 bed rentals | $1,129 | +2.6% |
Rent Type Price
| Apartment rentals | $1,022 | -2.2% |
| House rentals | $1,833 | +2% |
| Condo rentals | $896 | +2.3% |
| Townhouse rentals | $957 | +2.4% |
| Duplex rentals | $856 | +12% |
| Loft rentals | $1,327 | -5.2% |
Rent vs Own
- Rent46%
- Own54%
Finding Apartments For Rent in Fayetteville
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Fayetteville Neighborhoods
Downtown Fayetteville
Downtown Fayetteville is the place to be for local dining, niche shopping, and local events. If you’re into searching for one of a kind antiques, head over to The Shops at 123 Hay Street. You’ll find fun, funky, handmade items at this quaint shop. Do the downward dog with inspired locals at Embrace Yoga Studio on Franklin Street. Average prices for apartments in Downtown Fayetteville for rent won’t drain your purse, which is yet another perk of this neighborhood.
Westover
This perfectly located neighborhood has all of the best eats in one stop. Westover is a great place for foodies, craft beer lovers, and patriotic military workers. Head over to Mission BBQ on Skibo Road for a heaping plate of brisket and chicken sandwiches. Be sure to order a cup of their famous southern sweet tea! For more exotic foods, try Zoe’s Kitchen on Cross Creek Mall for fresh, delicious Mediterranean food or Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill on Skibo Road for buffet-style East Asian food. You can find all kinds of apartments in Westover in addition to townhouses and other properties for rent.
Seventy-First
This neighborhood’s claim to fame is its high-performing Seventy-First Classical Middle School. This school draws in would-be students from all around the state looking to be a part of a strong alma mater. The median rental price for homes in Seventy-First is way below the national average.
Woods Edge
Woods Edge boasts tons of classic American eats. There's Phat Daddy’s Sports Bar & Grill on Raeford Rd for a plate of jumbo lemon pepper wings. Feeling a bit on the wild side? Order the popular, “Tongue in Your Panties” cocktail. You won’t be disappointed.