Apartments for rent in Fayetteville, GA

Fayetteville, a town in Georgia, has a population of slightly more than 16,000. Retirees can expect to feel welcome, as they account for 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 41, the city's residents are older than most cities in Georgia. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 72% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,148 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $974.

Averaging about 35 minutes, Fayetteville's commute time is longer than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not widely used. Relatively few workers commute on foot.

Fayetteville has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 with a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (27%) compared to the national average (21%). There are three primary industries in Fayetteville: warehousing, education, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 17% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. Fayetteville workers bring in an average annual income of about $85,000, about $19,000 more than the Georgia average. Fayetteville's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.