Census ACS · #139 MSA
Fayetteville Metro Area
The Fayetteville, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 389,851 residents. The median household income is $58,909 and the median home value is $185,900.
389,851
Population
374
People / sq mi
$58,909
Median Income
$185,900
Median Home Value
The Fayetteville CBSA covers 1,043 sq mi of land at 373.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.5% |
| Black or African American | 36.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% |
Economy & Income
$58,909
Median Household Income
$30,984
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Fayetteville metro's price level is 92.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,909 has the buying power of $64,047 in average-priced US metros.
92.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$64,047
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$58,909
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$185,900
Median Home Value
$1,150
Median Rent
56.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
26.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
6.5%
Work From Home
22.5 min
Avg Commute
43.8%
Foreign Born
Fayetteville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fayetteville, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 389,851 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #139 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fayetteville metro area is $58,909, with a per capita income of $30,984.
The Fayetteville, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Fayetteville, Nc CBSA (22180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fayetteville: 56.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 389,851 residents, Fayetteville is a metro area in NC.
The typical household earns $58,909, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $185,900, with typical rent around $1,150.
Roughly 26.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.