Fayetteville, Arkansas

Mid-size Arkansas city with community character

Southwest Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68

D+

out of 100

Overview

Fayetteville is an Arkansas city with a population of approximately 102K, part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $384,760. Median household income is $56,881.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 102K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $384,760 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,881 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.2 minutes
  • Part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

101,680

Source: Census ACS

$384,760

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,881

Source: Census ACS

18.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

32

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Washington County (county-level results)

45%
52%
Democrat 43,779
Republican 50,243
Leans R+6.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 32/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68

Location

Fayetteville, AR (36.0520, -94.1534)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.