Fayetteville is a small town of 2,890 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $63,514
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fayetteville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 89.6
Fayetteville's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fayetteville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fayetteville, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$938
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,514
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fayetteville's violent crime rate is 36.1 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
36.1 /100k
Property Crime
2526.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fayetteville is served primarily by Fayette County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fayetteville, WV
National Avg
School District
Fayette County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fayetteville sees average highs of 42.0°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 67.6 inches of snow per year.
Fayetteville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fayetteville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,200 and median rent is $938/month.
Fayetteville's violent crime rate is 36.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2526.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fayetteville are operated by Fayette County Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fayetteville, WV has a population of 2,890, a median household income of $63,514, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fayetteville averages 42.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 67.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fayetteville, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25840.
The population of Fayetteville, West Virginia is 2,890 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fayetteville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $141,200, median household income $63,514, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
