Fayetteville, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Fayetteville, Tennessee Summary

Life in Fayetteville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fayetteville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fayetteville:

  • The population in Fayetteville is 6,988.

  • The median home value in Fayetteville is $153,300.

  • The median income in Fayetteville is $43,547.

  • The cost of living in Fayetteville is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Fayetteville is $664.

  • The unemployment rate in Fayetteville is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Fayetteville is 17.4%.

Fayetteville SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
8.5

Fayetteville, TN Crime Report

287
Total Crimes
4,134.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
77.88%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Fayetteville
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 287 4,134.3 3,165.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 85 1,224.4 672.7 369.8
Murder 3 43.2 9.6 6.3
Robbery 3 43.2 81.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 75 1,080.4 543.2 268.2
Property Crime 202 2,909.8 2,492.8 1,954.4
Burglary 25 360.1 384.5 269.8
Larceny 161 2,319.2 1,802.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 16 230.5 306.4 282.7

Fayetteville, TN Cost Of Living

89
Fayetteville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Fayetteville Tennessee National Average
Overall 89 90 100
Services 106 93 100
Groceries 98 96 100
Health 98 88 100
Housing 57 82 100
Transportation 97 90 100
Utilities 97 93 100

Fayetteville, TN Photos

Lewis Wickes Hine  Young Doffers In The Elk Cotton Millsc Fayettevillec Tennessee  Google Art Project
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Fayetteville in Tennessee

Map Of Fayetteville, TN

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Population over time in Fayetteville

Year Population % Change
2021 7,046 0.8%
2020 6,987 0.2%
2019 6,976 -0.8%
2018 7,033 -0.4%
2017 7,060 1.0%
2016 6,991 0.6%
2015 6,950 0.9%
2014 6,887 0.8%
2013 6,829 -0.2%
2012 6,842 -

Race / Ethnicity in Fayetteville

White
69.6% (4,863)
African American
23.9% (1,667)
American Indian
0.1% (6)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.9% (340)
Hispanic
1.6% (112)
Race Fayetteville TN USA
White 69.6% 72.9% 59.4%
African American 23.9% 16.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.9% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.6% 5.8% 18.4%

Gender in Fayetteville

Female
54.9% (3,838)
Male
45.1% (3,149)
Gender Fayetteville TN USA
Female 54.9% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 45.1% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fayetteville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (349)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (768)
High School / GED
44.0% (3,074)
Some College
16.0% (1,118)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (419)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (768)
Master's Degree
5.0% (349)
Professional Degree
1.0% (69)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (69)
Education Fayetteville TN USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 44.0% 32.0% 26.0%
Some College 16.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Fayetteville, Tennessee

Less than $10,000
14.2% (98,934)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.5% (52,363)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (66,265)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (53,522)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.2% (133,921)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (129,750)
$75,000 to $99,999
6.7% (46,802)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.3% (79,240)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (26,645)
$200,000 or more
1.6% (11,353)
Income Fayetteville TN USA
Less than $10,000 14.2% 6.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 4.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 9.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.2% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.3% 14.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.6% 6.0% 9.5%

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