Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Fayetteville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Fayetteville is $1,250, and the median household income is $58,407 per year. With 53% of residents renting, demand for affordable options is significant -- and Lease Lantern tracks 1,370 income-restricted units across 24 HUD-assisted properties in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Fayetteville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 686 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that violent crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Getting Around Fayetteville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Fayetteville scores 15 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 24 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will likely require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Fayetteville is served by 69 schools across 4 districts, including 37 elementary, 13 middle, and 18 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Cost of Renting in Fayetteville, NC

The median household income in Fayetteville is $58,407 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $1,250 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), affordable and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters whose budgets are stretched by market-rate costs.

Lease Lantern tracks 24 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Fayetteville, covering 1,370 units across the city.

• Majority renter city: 53% of Fayetteville households rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year), so income-restricted options serve a large share of residents.
• Affordable units available: Income-based rents at these properties are set as a percentage of area median income, typically well below the citywide median market rent.

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 24 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood exposure in Fayetteville, only 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 23 properties are outside high-risk areas, which is a relatively low level of flood exposure across the city's affordable housing inventory.