Population 12,315 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fayetteville
Household size in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Fayetteville are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.41 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.4, Fayetteville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 45.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Fayetteville than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fayetteville
Renters in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fayetteville is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Fayetteville as nationally: 10.2%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Fayetteville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $982 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,002 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,162 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,247 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Fayetteville runs $1,247 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Syracuse area as a whole ($1,138). Rent has climbed $266 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fayetteville
Bachelor's degrees in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.0% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.0% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fayetteville: 65.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fayetteville: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fayetteville has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 32 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fayetteville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 2.38 | 46.4 | 9.2% | 19.6% | 10.2% | 1966 | $1,247 | 65.0% | 97.4% | 2.1% |
| Eagle Village | 2.56 | 41.7 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1992 | $1,449 | 62.9% | 100.0% | 5.7% |
| Manlius | 2.50 | 44.9 | 5.1% | 17.9% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,321 | 65.5% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| Minoa | 2.37 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 1964 | $1,077 | 36.9% | 93.6% | 8.0% |
| East Syracuse | 2.32 | 44.4 | 10.2% | 23.9% | 5.4% | 1964 | $1,235 | 34.6% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| North Manlius | 2.32 | 43.1 | 15.3% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1963 | $991 | 29.8% | 96.5% | 2.2% |
| Jamesville | 2.43 | 45.3 | 4.5% | 33.8% | 5.4% | 1980 | $1,290 | 54.7% | 92.1% | 4.2% |
| Sentinel Heights | 2.39 | 47.6 | 8.8% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 1977 | $1,528 | 41.0% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| Kirkville | 2.46 | 44.9 | 10.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 1973 | $933 | 32.8% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Watervale | 2.35 | 55.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 1970 | $2,125 | 47.7% | 89.1% | 4.8% |
| Lyncourt | 2.33 | 42.1 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 7.5% | 1956 | $1,110 | 19.3% | 87.9% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fayetteville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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