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Fayetteville, TX

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Affordability Score: 71/100

Population: 2,098 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Fayetteville, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,098 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (71/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $89,157, median home value of $292,200, median rent of $919 per month, and 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,095 per month (studio $885, 1BR $891, 3BR $1,523, 4BR $1,837). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,620 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Fayetteville, TX include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 6.7% and poverty 6.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$89,157
Median household income
Education C-
31.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $292,200 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,095/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$9,620/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$89,157
▲ 44% vs national
Per Capita Income
$51,352
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Poverty Rate
6.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$292,200
▲ 6% vs national
Median Rent
$919/mo
Owner Occupied
94.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,095/mo
▼ 9% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$885
1BR
$891
2BR
$1,095
3BR
$1,523
4BR
$1,837

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
▲ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
70.0%
Median Age
56.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,620/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,944/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,684/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,112/yr

What This Means

Fayetteville, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,098. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Fayetteville, TX affordable?
Fayetteville, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $89,157. Median home value is $292,200.
What is the cost of living in Fayetteville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $919/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,095/mo. Infant childcare $9,620/yr. Median home value $292,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →