Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
24%
Fayetteville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$581
Population
7,604
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A charming small town set between Nashville and Huntsville
Rural
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Small Business
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Quaint
Located along US-431 between Tennessee’s capital city and the “Rocket City” of Huntsville, Fayetteville combines small-town charm with a scenic surrounding landscape. Hit the historic town square for a number of locally owned cafes and antique stores or enjoy the nature that surrounds the city at one of the community parks.
Residents enjoy a close-knit atmosphere in Fayetteville — a place where everyone knows your name. This is a fantastic rural springboard for anyone looking to rent an apartment or home with plenty of space, but also with easy access to some of Tennessee’s biggest buzzing cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,852
Average: $58,101
Education
1,226
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,209
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fayetteville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, TN is $581 for one bedroom, and $581 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has decreased by -15.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$581/month
640 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fayetteville, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Highland Rim Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
765 Students
South Lincoln Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
652 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
555 Students
Highland Rim Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
765 Students
South Lincoln Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
652 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
247 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,201 Students
Fayetteville Junior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
383 Students
Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
296 Students
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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 June 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.