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Fayetteville, AR

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Fayetteville.

Population: 85,731 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fayetteville, AR is $406,073 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $446,833 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,513/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$406,073

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$406,073
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$406,073
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$446,833
Median list price
$469,325
Median price per sqft
$229
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
288
For-sale inventory
402
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
412
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
104

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,513/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,739/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAAS HALL ACADEMY
Schools include
NORTHWEST TECHICAL INSTITUTE SECONDARY CAREER CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, HAPPY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, hail, heat wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
180
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 in
Annual snowfall
5.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,153
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,951

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Henson Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Drake Field (FYV) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
SILOAM SPRINGS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
57
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+516 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
16.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,963
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
102,593
Average weekly wage
$1,158
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,632

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FayettevilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$406,073$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$446,833$220,950$325,000
Median days on market26 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,513/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,963$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fayetteville, AR?
$406,073.
What is the median sale price in Fayetteville, AR?
$446,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Fayetteville, AR?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Fayetteville, AR?
Typical rent: $1,513/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fayetteville, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, hail, heat wave, lightning.
Is Fayetteville, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 180 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fayetteville, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fayetteville, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fayetteville, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fayetteville, AR?
14 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fayetteville, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 5.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fayetteville, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fayetteville, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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