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Fayetteville, AR

Founded 1828Washington CountyElev. 427 m
Population
97,227
Median home
$322,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Fayetteville

With about 97,227 residents, Fayetteville is one of Arkansas's notable places. Fayetteville was founded in 1828 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 28.7 and the median household income is $59,074. Homes carry a median value of $322,500, and about 42% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.3%). Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
97,227
Median age
28.7
Median household income
$59,074
Per-capita income
$37,885
Poverty rate
21.4%
High-school grad or higher
95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
18.2 min
Work from home
13.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black5.2%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.1%
Sales & office19.5%
Service14.9%
Production, transportation & material moving9.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$322,500
Median gross rent
$1,003/mo
Owner-occupied
41.9%
Median year built
1996
Households
40,423
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Fayetteville has 18 public schools — 9 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading77%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

AGEE LIERLY LIFE PREPARATION SERVICES SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EASTHighGrades 9–12
HAAS HALL ACADEMYHighGrades 7–12charter
NORTHWEST TECHICAL INSTITUTE SECONDARY CAREER CENTERHighGrades 9–12
HOLT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
WOODLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
ASBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
HAPPY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
HOLCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
LEVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
OWL CREEK SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% above national
Fayetteville428
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime66% above national
Fayetteville3,236
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fayetteville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fayetteville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Washington County
Ice stormVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fayetteville is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fayetteville was founded in 1828 and sits in Washington County. Elevation ~427 m.

Population trend
105K097,22718402024
Map of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Where Fayetteville is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogers
Historic places

69 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Strengthen the Arm of Liberty MonumentCarnall, Ella, HallGuisinger BuildingGordon, Troy, HouseGregg HouseOld Post OfficeWade-Heerwagen HouseWashington County Jail
Notable people from Fayetteville
Mark PryorMike Conley Jr.Lisa BlountRichard O. CoveyStacy LewisEdward Durell StoneweevJason MooreSavvy ShieldsMary Kate Wiles
People searches in Fayetteville
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Nearby cities
Farmington (5 mi)Springdale (8 mi)Lowell (13 mi)Rogers (17 mi)Bentonville (20 mi)Centerton (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fayetteville, AR (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Andew Jarrod Green, 33
Fayetteville · Washington County · 72703
AKA Andrew Green, Andrew Jerrod Green
Donald Wayne Williams, 46
Fayetteville · 72701
AKA Donald Williams
Anthony Thompson, 45
Fayetteville · 72701
Jose Gutierrez Sanchez, 70
Fayetteville
AKA Jose Sanchez Gutierrez, Jose Gutirrez
Jose Tomas Rodriguez, 40
Fayetteville · 72702
AKA Jose Tomas Rodriguez, Jose Gonzales
David Gene Thompson, 65
Fayetteville · 72704
David Ruel Mcwilliams, 71
Fayetteville · 72701
AKA David R Williams, David Ruel Mcwillians
Michael Whitehead, 39
Fayetteville · 72701
AKA Michael Whitehead, Michael Billy Whitehead
James E Williams, 38
Fayetteville · 72701

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fayetteville — frequently asked

What is the population of Fayetteville, Arkansas?
Fayetteville has a population of about 97,227, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $322,500, and the median gross rent is $1,003/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fayetteville safe? What is the crime rate?
Fayetteville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 428 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fayetteville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has 18 public schools (9 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fayetteville?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Fayetteville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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