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Fayetteville, Arkansas · ZIP 72701

Fayetteville — ZIP 72701

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Fayetteville (72701) scores 54/100 — Fair for Fayetteville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $399K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$399K
Median rent$1,590/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$399K

Median Rent

$1,590/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,368

Violent Crime

691

Property Crime

2,677

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ROOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04445
72%
77%
HAPPY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04521
57%
47%
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04293
52%
37%
FAYETTEVILLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY A DIST CONVERSION CHARTER SCH02–12165
43%
59%
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,588
39%
48%
RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08761
39%
43%
AGEE LIERLY LIFE PREPARATION SERVICES SCHOOL09–12250
10%
10%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

48,964

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

24.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72701 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 72701 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72701 is approximately $399K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 72701 in Fayetteville has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.