Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Fayetteville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,065 per month and the median household income is $62,695, with 58% of residents renting their homes. Affordable and income-based housing in the city can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify.

Safety

According to the Fayetteville Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer reporting, Fayetteville had a violent crime rate of 429 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Fayetteville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Fayetteville scores a 39 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 56 for bikeability. No Transit Score was available. Most errands will require a car, though the city's trail network supports cycling for those who have that option.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 21 public schools across 4 districts serve Fayetteville, including 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Fayetteville

The median household income in Fayetteville is $62,695 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a citywide median rent of $1,065 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters whose costs would otherwise strain that budget.

Fayetteville has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 451 units across the city. These properties set rents based on income limits rather than market rates, offering a more stable and predictable housing cost.

• Citywide median rent: $1,065/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $62,695/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 58% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 451 across 6 properties

Environmental Exposure

All 6 assisted properties in Fayetteville have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.