Housing
Home prices and rent in Fayetteville
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with North Carolina and the U.S.
Census geography: Fayetteville city, North Carolina. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,000 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,250 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $58,407 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 47% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1991 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,700 | $131,000 | $188,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $883 | $947 | $1,250 |
| Median household income | $44,514 | $45,024 | $58,407 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Fayetteville, NC HUD Metro FMR Area · Cumberland County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $81,900. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $45,850 | $52,400 | $58,950 | $65,500 | $70,750 | $76,000 | $81,250 | $86,500 |
| Very low income (50%) | $28,700 | $32,800 | $36,900 | $40,950 | $44,250 | $47,550 | $50,800 | $54,100 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $17,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $54,100 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Fayetteville?
$188,000, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $288,900 in North Carolina and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Fayetteville?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,250 a month, versus $1,228 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Fayetteville?
The median home value went from $127,700 in 2014 to $188,000 in 2024 (+47%).
What is fair market rent in Fayetteville?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Fayetteville, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,302 for a studio, $1,334 for one bedroom and $1,476 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Fayetteville city, North Carolina. Values are estimates with margins of error.