Fayetteville Commons
For lease2100 Skibo Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314
Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville is a Cape Fear River city in North Carolina’s Sandhills, where the Coastal Plain meets the Piedmont. Known as a major military community, it surrounds Fort Bragg, one of the world’s largest military installations, and Pope Army Airfield. The metropolitan area has nearly 392,000 residents and serves as southeastern North Carolina’s hub for retail, health care, services, education, and defense. Its history reaches from Highland Scots settlement and Revolutionary-era Liberty Point Resolves to Civil War landmarks and a continuing tradition of military support. Downtown museums, festivals, historic buildings, and a growing arts scene complement its strategic location along I-95.
Recreational Delights
Fayetteville’s outdoor attractions center on the Cape Fear River, Cross Creek, and the Sandhills landscape. Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers landscaped collections, walking paths, seasonal displays, and educational programming. The city park system includes family amenities such as Honeycutt Park’s splash pad and Clark Park Nature Center, where visitors can explore nature exhibits, live-animal displays, and children’s educational programs. Fayetteville Linear Park provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the river environment, while Carver’s Falls, on Carver Creek northeast of the city, is a notable nearby natural feature. The region’s warm, humid subtropical climate supports year-round outdoor activity, including running, cycling, sightseeing, and community festivals. Fort Bragg and Pope Field also shape the area’s recreational identity through airborne and military heritage attractions. Seasonal events such as the Dogwood Festival, International Folk Festival, Juneteenth, and 4th Fridays bring outdoor entertainment, vendors, music, and cultural programming into public spaces.
Culinary Scene
Fayetteville’s dining culture reflects the variety of a large military community and a diverse Southern city. Traditional North Carolina barbecue, fried seafood, comfort food, soul food, and Southern home cooking form the regional foundation, while international restaurants reflect the area’s military families and global connections. Downtown Hay Street is a central gathering place for restaurants, cafés, bars, and locally oriented dining, especially during 4th Fridays and other civic events. Cross Creek Mall and surrounding commercial districts provide additional choices ranging from familiar national chains to casual sit-down restaurants. The city’s food scene also connects with historic and community landmarks, including the first Golden Corral site and neighborhoods shaped by African American, European, Latino, and military influences. Festivals such as the International Folk Festival and Dogwood Festival expand the culinary offerings with vendors, regional specialties, and globally inspired food.
Demographics
- The Fayetteville metropolitan area has approximately 392,380 residents, while the city recorded 208,501 people in the 2020 census, making it North Carolina’s sixth-most populous city.
- With a median age of 32.3, Fayetteville is substantially younger than the U.S. median of 38.9, reflecting its large military presence, university population, and concentration of working-age households.
- Median household income is $61,763, below the U.S. figure of $80,734. The city is notably diverse, with substantial Black and White populations and growing Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and international communities.
Population
392,380
Growth 0.65%
Households
149,016
Growth 1.45%
Median Age
32.3
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$61,763
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
70,923
Total population
21%
5 year population growth projection
10,000 - 25,000
Vehicles per day on Skibo Road
30,470
Total households
$32,657
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,225 | 70,923 | 152,896 |
| 5 year projected total population | 8,848 | 86,111 | 213,844 |
| Total households | 4,117 | 30,470 | 63,293 |
| Current Median Household Income | $51,321 | $62,594 | $62,134 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $64,559 | $83,315 | $81,293 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $27,451 | $32,657 | $33,340 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $32,305 | $41,259 | $43,496 |
| Median home value | $131,154 | $167,417 | $176,807 |
Sports
Baseball
Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Ice hockey
Fayetteville Marksmen
Football
Cape Fear Heroes
College athletics
Fayetteville State Broncos
Education
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Methodist University
Cumberland County Schools
Entertainment
Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
Crown Coliseum
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Quality of Life
Fayetteville offers a relatively affordable, youthful, and community-oriented lifestyle, with extensive military-family services, accessible parks, museums, festivals, health care, and regional shopping. Its economy and identity are closely tied to Fort Bragg, producing strong institutional connections but also exposure to defense-sector changes. Household income trails the national median, while transportation, arts investment, and downtown redevelopment continue to strengthen everyday amenities.
2022 Population by age
7%
0-4 Years
21%
5-19 Years
9%
20-24 Years
29%
25-44 Years
20%
45-64 Years
13%
65+ Years
Employers
8%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
17.2%
Retail Trade
13.43%
Educational Services
10.43%
Manufacturing
9.56%
Accommodation and Food Services
9.16%
Public Administration
7.96%
Construction
5.94%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.54%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5.35%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.29%
Finance and Insurance
2.47%
Other
7.65%