salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 166 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fayetteville?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fayetteville
| Size | Fayetteville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,709 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,742 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,853 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,546 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fayetteville overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fayetteville, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fayetteville
Life in Fayetteville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fayetteville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $946 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $368,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fayetteville, GA?
Renting in Fayetteville costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Fayetteville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fayetteville cheap or expensive?
Fayetteville is rated Expensive: rent takes 47.4% of the typical household income of $88,640. It ranks 166th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fayetteville?
The median homeowner in Fayetteville pays $2,798 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Fayetteville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $368,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
19,719 people live in Fayetteville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.