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Fayetteville, NC—28305

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$256,000
0.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$70,600
41.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
47
24.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.4%
Median Rent
$1,400
3.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$800
9.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,020
11.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
1.7% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Fayetteville, NC

2830628312283042831128395283032831428301
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Fayetteville, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Fayetteville, NC is $256,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Fayetteville, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$256,000-0.7%
Single Family $267,000-0.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$177,0000.6%
    3 Bed
    		$250,000-0.4%
    4 Bed
    		$410,000-0.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.1%
    1 Bedroom
    7.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    45.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Rental Trends — Fayetteville, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,400, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fayetteville, NC is 1-bedrooms: $856, 2-bedrooms: $1,230, 3-bedrooms: $1,750, 4-bedrooms: $2,150. The most common rental property sizes in Fayetteville, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 46.0% and 22.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,400$1,400
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $800$856
    2 Bed Rent $1,020$1,230
    3 Bed Rent $1,800$1,750
    4 Bed Rent $2,200$2,150
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.6%
    1 Bedroom
    17.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    46.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.8%

    Property Listings — Fayetteville, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fayetteville, NC is 47. This is a decrease of -24.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$339,00010.0%
    Listing Count
    		717.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.0%7.0%
    Days on Market
    		47-24.0%
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    Demographics — Fayetteville, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fayetteville, NC has a population of 5,990, which has increased by 5.0% over the past 5 years. Fayetteville, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,9905.0%
    % Under 18
    		18.0%-5.8%
    % Seniors
    		24.9%5.5%
    % WFH
    		8.7%74.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		50.0%22.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fayetteville, NC is a predominantly white area, with 63.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fayetteville, NC is black, making up 19.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.0% of the population in Fayetteville, NC, and this percentage has increased by 13.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		63.8%-1.2%
    % Black
    		19.9%-26.6%
    % Hispanic
    		8.5%112.5%
    % Asian
    		2.8%115.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.0%13.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Fayetteville, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 135 mortgage originations in Fayetteville, NC, of which 51.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fayetteville, NC. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		135
    % Conventional Loans
    		51.0%
    % Government Loans
    		49.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Fayetteville, NC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fayetteville, NC under the Section 8 program is 10.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Fayetteville, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		146
    Total Units Section 8
    		143
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		96.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$210$800$1,010
    2 Bedroom$150$1,020$1,170
    3 Bedroom-$210$1,800$1,590
    4 Bedroom-$220$2,200$1,980

    Affordability — Fayetteville, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$256,000
    Median Household Income$70,600

    Fayetteville, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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