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Fayetteville, Georgia

Introduction to Fayetteville, Georgia

Fayetteville, Georgia, in Fayette county, is 21 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 11,148 residents in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville History

Fayetteville was established on March 28, 1823. It became the county seat of Fayette County, which was formed in 1821. Both the city and the county were named after a French nobleman, Marquis De Lafayette. During the Revolutionary War, he aided George Washington. A jail was built in the city in 1824. The construction of the courthouse began in 1825 and was completed in 1831. In 1889, Captain William P. Redwine became the first elected mayor of the city.

Fayetteville and nearby Attractions

  • Holliday – Dorsey - Fife Museum
  • Panola Mountain State Park
  • North Fayette United Methodist Church
  • Zoo Atlanta
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Six Flags Over Georgia

Things To Do In Fayetteville

You can enjoy shopping at the Hudson Plaza Shopping Center, the Banks Crossing Shopping Center and Fayette Eightyfive Shopping Center.

Fayetteville Transportation

Flights are available from Atlanta International Airport.

Fayetteville Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Clayton College and State University, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta Technical College and other colleges and universities.

High Points

Fayetteville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyFayetteville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyFayetteville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFayetteville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFayetteville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFayetteville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Fayetteville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Fayetteville, GA

Comparing Fayetteville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime24

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