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Fayetteville
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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Overall Niche Grade
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    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
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  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade C+

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Fayetteville is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 18,633. Fayetteville is in Fayette County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Fayetteville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fayetteville there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Fayetteville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fayetteville are highly rated.

About

About Fayetteville...
Population
18,633

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$257,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,291
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Fayetteville Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    86.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    35.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    40.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    117.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,151
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    101.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Fayetteville

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,998
National
$69,021

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