City safety & data profile

FayettevilleGA

Fayetteville, GA is a 17K-resident city in Fayette County with a median household income of $82,188.

Fayette County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fayetteville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fayetteville has a population larger than 35% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $368,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 65%
By size
$82,188
Median income
$368,200
Median home
8.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Fayetteville

Fayetteville posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Fayetteville area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Fayetteville

Where Fayetteville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,188 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fayetteville, GA beyond the headline numbers

Fayetteville sits inside Fayette County, Georgia, at roughly 33.45°N, -84.45°W. Population 16,990, $82,188 median household income. Median home value $368,200, median rent $1,720. Poverty rate 8.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fayetteville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 38.7%, then short sleep duration at 36.1%. 1 hospital in/around Fayetteville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fayetteville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,990
Fayetteville
Median Income
$82,188
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$368,200
+62% vs avg
Median Age
42.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fayette County) - Fayetteville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
122K+14%
Median Income
$111,978+40%
Median Home Value
$436,400+89%
Poverty Rate
5.6%-27%
Unemployment
3.8%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fayetteville, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,720/mo
Poverty Rate
8.1% -43% vs avg
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.2%
Work From Home 11.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 38.8%
African American 39.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.7%
Short Sleep Duration
36.1%
Obesity
32.8%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Diabetes
13.7%
Binge Drinking
12.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Current Smoking
10.6%
Current Asthma
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.7%
Annual Checkup 81.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
FAYETTEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fayetteville, GA?
Fayetteville, GA has a population of 16,990 people, located in Fayette County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Fayetteville?
The median household income in Fayetteville, GA is $82,188 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.1%.
What is the median home value in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville, GA is $368,200. Median rent is $1,720/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fayetteville?
The top health indicators in Fayetteville include High Blood Pressure (38.7%), Short Sleep Duration (36.1%), Obesity (32.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fayetteville?
The median age in Fayetteville, GA is 42.7 years. 41.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fayetteville, GA is located in Fayette County, Georgia. With a population of 17K and a $82,188 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fayetteville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Fayetteville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Fayetteville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Fayetteville against Georgia peers on any ranking lens. Explore Georgia

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fayette County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.