Fayetteville, NC vs Milton, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fayetteville
72.5
#876 nationally
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 18.1). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $53,424). Fayetteville leads in walk score (21 vs 12).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, NC | Milton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#876) | 66 (#1594) |
| Population | 209,749 | 41,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,510 | $956,345 |
| Median Household Income | $53,424 | $142,845 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 18.1 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.4 | D+44.9 |
C-
72.5 Score
Fayetteville, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$225,510
Population
209,749
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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