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Fayetteville, North Carolina · ZIP 28304

Fayetteville — ZIP 28304

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Fayetteville (28304) scores 53/100 — Fair for Fayetteville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $201K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100
Typical home value$201K
Median rent$1,390/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

$201K

Median Rent

$1,390/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

9,868

Violent Crime

2,048

Property Crime

7,820

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cumberland County, North Carolina (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
Seventy-First Classical Middle06–08433
65%
69%
Alpha AcademyKG–12960
59%
61%
Sherwood Park ElementaryPK–05335
52%
42%
John R Griffin Middle06–081,024
48%
61%
Mary McArthur ElementaryPK–05447
47%
37%
Brentwood ElementaryPK–05494
43%
35%
J W Coon ElementaryPK–05186
42%
37%
Loyd E Auman ElementaryPK–05495
39%
35%
William H Owen ElementaryPK–05393
37%
39%
Seventy-First High09–121,332
32%
46%
Ashley Elementary03–05180
32%
42%
Douglas Byrd High09–121,006
27%
42%
Douglas Byrd Middle06–08855
25%
30%
Glendale Acres ElementaryPK–02251Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,634

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28304 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 28304 has a school score of 63/100. 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 28304 is approximately $201K. 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 28304 in Fayetteville has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.