Fayetteville, AR

Combining small-town charm with a thriving business climate, Fayetteville is located in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Home to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has consistently ranked on Livability.com's Top 100 Best Places to Live lists and well as the 2013 Top 10 College Towns list.

In addition to its impact on demographics and cultural amenities, the university dramatically impacts the economy as the city's top employer. The area's 70 parks, 40 miles of trails and three lakes make it a great place for outdoor recreation, while theaters and art centers enhance the local entertainment scene.

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Affordable Places To Live In Fayetteville

Median Household Income

^$56,063

Median Home Value

^$162,500

Housing Affordability Index

188

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

14.80^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Fayetteville

Unemployment Rate

1.60^%

Total Businesses

32

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

19.00^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

50.20^%

Food Scene in Fayetteville

47.10^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

102.70

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

56.20^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,195.00

Love Where You Live In Fayetteville

Volunteerism Rate

19.70^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

51.60^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

9.00^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

25.50

Health in Fayetteville

92.60^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

9.00^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.00

10.10^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Fayetteville

Average Mortgage Amount

^$664.47

Median Rent

^$622

86.50^%

Of Homes Owned

13.50^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Fayetteville

2.50^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

6.60^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.80^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

16.80^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year