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Fayetteville, AR — ZIP 72701

Population: 49,835 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville, AR) is $398,906 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $414,665 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,542/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$398,906

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$398,906
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$398,906
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$414,665
Median list price
$438,750
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+6.3%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
155
For-sale inventory
238
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
257
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,542/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,739/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NORTHWEST TECHICAL INSTITUTE SECONDARY CAREER CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, HAPPY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
Annual snowfall
5.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,458
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,573

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Drake Field (FYV) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Drake Field (FYV) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
SILOAM SPRINGS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
48
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+516 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
21.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,810
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
102,593
Average weekly wage
$1,158
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,632

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72701State medianUS median
Median home value$398,906$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$414,665$220,950$325,000
Median days on market33 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,542/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,810$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72701?
$398,906.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72701?
$414,665.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72701?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72701?
Typical rent: $1,542/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72701?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 72701 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72701?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72701?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72701?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72701?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72701 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 72701?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72701?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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