Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Fayetteville
Fayetteville, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,646
Population
21,620
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A historic Southern oasis ideal for families
Suburban
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Great Schools
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Entertainment
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Fayetteville is a well-known suburb in Georgia with a historic downtown district, great public schools, and a welcoming community. About 22 miles south of Atlanta, Fayetteville has close proximity to big-city attractions while offering small-town charm. Fayetteville belongs to the Fayette County Public School district and offers quiet residential streets lined with apartments, houses, and condos for rent. Find your next home in the area so you can have access to all of the amenities in this charming suburban oasis. The city’s historic downtown district is a family-friendly area that served as inspiration for places and characters in Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind.” Fayetteville has everything you’d need in a Georgian suburb: a movie theater, casual dining options, grocery stores, specialty retailers, and good schools. If you’re looking to eat local, visit Old Courthouse Tavern nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, offering delicious cuisine, drinks, and a warm atmosphere.
Explore the City
Fayetteville's The Town at Trilith has shopping and restaurants for your family to experience.
Kenwood Park offers tennis courts and basketball courts for surrounding residents.
Fayetteville's Town at Trilith features homes, shopping and dining, and filmmaking studios.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,682
Average: $94,628
Education
6,826
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,530
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fayetteville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, GA is $1,645 for one bedroom, $1,919 for two bedrooms, and $2,204 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,645/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,768/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,149/month
1,926 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fayetteville, GA is 3.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fayetteville is 11.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $2,204. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 16.1% less for utilities, and 3.8% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fayetteville, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
723 Students
North Fayette Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
603 Students
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
783 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
663 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
864 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
926 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
891 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,360 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,387 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,368 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newman Wetlands Center
- Line Creek Nature Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.