What are the schools like in Fayetteville, TX?

Fayetteville is served primarily by FAYETTEVILLE ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville?

The median household income in Fayetteville, TX is $63,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fayetteville, TX?

Fayetteville has an average high temperature of 62.2°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches.

Fayetteville, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fayetteville, TX affordable or expensive?

Fayetteville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fayetteville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,500 and the median rent is $1,000 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fayetteville, TX?

Fayetteville has a violent crime rate of 224.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 749.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fayetteville, TX a Good Place to Live?

Fayetteville is a small town of 288 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,958 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Fayetteville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fayetteville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fayetteville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.7

Fayetteville's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fayetteville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fayetteville, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fayetteville's violent crime rate is 224.9 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.9 /100k

Property Crime

749.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fayetteville is served primarily by FAYETTEVILLE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fayetteville, TX	National Avg
School District	FAYETTEVILLE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fayetteville sees average highs of 62.2°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fayetteville, TX
Average High — January	62.2°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fayetteville, TX	National Avg
Population	288	—
Median Age	56.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.2%	22.2%
65 and over	37.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ellinger, TX 5 mi New Ulm, TX 11 mi Round Top, TX 11 mi Industry, TX 12 mi La Grange, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Fayetteville

Fayetteville, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78940

Fayetteville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayetteville, TX affordable or expensive?

Fayetteville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fayetteville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,500 and median rent is $1,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Fayetteville, TX?

Fayetteville's violent crime rate is 224.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 749.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fayetteville?

Public schools in Fayetteville are operated by FAYETTEVILLE ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fayetteville, TX a good place to live?

Fayetteville, TX has a population of 288, a median household income of $63,958, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville averages 62.2°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78940.

What is the population of Fayetteville?

The population of Fayetteville, Texas is 288 with a median age of 56.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fayetteville?

Key numbers for living in Fayetteville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $229,500, median household income $63,958, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fayetteville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.