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Fayetteville, Tennessee

Introduction to Fayetteville, Tennessee

Fayetteville, Tennessee, in Lincoln county, is 29 miles N of Huntsville, Alabama and 71 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. There are 6,994 residents in the city.

Fayetteville History

The city of Fayetteville was founded in 1809. It is named in honor of Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who aided the Americans during the revolution. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County.

Fayetteville and nearby Attractions

  • Lincoln County Museum
  • Henry Horton State Park
  • Tims Ford State Park
  • Tennessee Walking Horse Museum
  • Huntsville Museum of Art

Things To Do In Fayetteville

Fayetteville offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can visit the Hands on Science Center for an educational and recreational outing. The Tims Ford State Park and the Henry Horton State Park are nearby as well. The Lincoln County Museum provides insight into the history of this area. Local celebrations include the Lincoln County Fair and the Fayetteville Host of Christmas Past.

Fayetteville Transportation

Huntsville International is the nearest major airport.

Fayetteville Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Motlow State Community College, Alabama A&M University, the University of Alabama Huntsville and Columbia State Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFayetteville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Fayetteville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Fayetteville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fayetteville, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime11

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