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The 2024 ACS 5-year estimates provide insights into Fayetteville, North Carolina's demographics. The city has a population of 210,815 and a median household income of $58,407. The median gross rent is $1,250 per month, and the median owner-occupied home value is $188,000. A derived one-way commute estimate is 21 minutes.

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Short answer

Fayetteville's affordability is relative, with median household income at $58,407 and median gross rent at $1,250 per month. This suggests that housing costs may be a significant portion of household income, but the city's overall affordability depends on various factors.

Fayetteville at a glance

Household income$58,407
Median gross rent$1,250
Median home value$188,000
Derived commute21 min

What the default budget models

A one-person renting household begins with a modeled annual core-cost baseline of $30,000. It combines the ACS median gross-rent estimate with a uniform $1,250 monthly non-housing baseline. State income tax is excluded until a current official reference is approved; the calculator labels that limitation instead of guessing.

2024 ACS population estimate210,815
2024 ACS median household income$58,407
2024 ACS median gross rent$1,250
2024 ACS median owner-occupied home value$188,000
Derived one-way commute estimate21 minutes
State-tax treatmentExcluded — official reference pending
Rent-to-income reference26%
Salary & Affordability Benchmark

How much do you need to earn to live in Fayetteville?

2024 ACS Median Income

$58,407/yr

30% Rule for RentRecommended
$50,000 / year

To afford Fayetteville's median gross rent of $1,250/mo at or below 30% of gross earnings, a household needs approximately $24.04/hour (full-time).

28% Rule for HomeownershipMedian Home
$47,657 / year

Modeled against Fayetteville's median home benchmark of $188,000 (estimated $1,112/mo ownership carrying cost at typical 7.1% baseline).

Slide to test your income against local rent, taxes, and essentials.
$58,407gross/year
Affordability Status:Balanced
Rent is 26% of gross income (33% of net pay)

Rent aligns with the standard 30% rule (26% of gross pay). Standard budgeting applies.

Monthly Budget AllocationEstimated Net Take-Home: $3,789/mo
Tax 22%
Rent 26%
Essentials 26%
Savings 26%
Taxes: $1,071/mo Rent: $1,250/mo Essentials: $1,250/mo Discretionary Margin: $1,289/mo

The trade-off

Relative strength: Citywide data. Watch closely: housing vs income.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median household income in Fayetteville?

The median household income in Fayetteville is $58,407, according to the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates.

How much is the median gross rent in Fayetteville?

The median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,250 per month, based on the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates.

Source ledger

Every production input below is retained with its publisher and dataset. The ACS figures are five-year estimates, not live listings or guarantees.

Interpretation: The ACS 2024 five-year estimates generally summarize observations across 2020–2024. The commute number is a weighted midpoint estimate from table B08303. State income tax is not included in the modeled take-home result. Verify a current address, quote, commute, and tax situation before making a decision.

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