What BestPlaces Users Say about Fayetteville
Fayetteville, North Carolina is a mid-sized city located in Cumberland County. It is home to Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the United States. With a population of over 200,000, Fayetteville has a diverse community and offers a mix of urban and suburban living. It has a lower cost of living compared to other cities in the state, making it an attractive place to reside. In this context, let's take a look at what some users have to say about living in Fayetteville.
According to Sarah A., who has lived in Fayetteville for 5 years, the city is "a great place to raise a family." She appreciates the close-knit community and the variety of family-friendly activities available. On the other hand, Michael B., who has lived in Fayetteville for 2 years, mentions that the traffic can be quite hectic, especially during rush hour. He advises newcomers to be prepared for long commutes if they work in other parts of the city.
For James S., who has lived in Fayetteville for 10 years, the main downside is the crime rate. He says, "While there are some nice areas, it's hard to ignore the high crime rate and the presence of gangs in some neighborhoods." However, he also adds that the city is actively working to improve safety and security measures. Similarly, Karen W., a Fayetteville resident for 8 years, mentions that the education system needs improvement. She suggests that parents should carefully research schools before enrolling their children.
In general, most users agree that Fayetteville has a friendly and welcoming community, with affordable housing and a variety of job opportunities. However, there are concerns about traffic, crime, and the education system. As Chad M. puts it, "Fayetteville is a decent place to live, but it's not without its flaws. Do your research and consider your priorities before making the move."
based on 46 ReviewsGet to know Fayetteville with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Fayetteville
not enough - 10/27/2015
This is a military town so ultimately the focus is more restaurants, bars, and clubs. Not enough educational activities to advance your mind on other cultures, religions and backgrounds. Gotta travel for culture
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It Is A Concern - 10/21/2014
I live in Fayetteville and have been here for about 18 months due to being stationed at Fort Bragg. I did not want to live on post so I ended up right outside of the Reilly Rd gate. I live in a quiet residential area with access to lots of businesses and restaurants just minutes away. Although my street is quiet, I must admit that the crime rate here is very high. There has not been one week that has gone by where I have not seen the news announce a violent crime that occurred. What is worst is it has been at least three occasions where my teen-aged sons have recognized either the victims of the suspects. Even though my boys weren't close friends with any of them it is still very scary to me that even a acquaintance or a friend of a friend could so easily fall victim to or commit violent crimes right here where I live. I find great concern with this I guess it's just too close to home. I will be moving very soon and I am now looking for a nice laid back area where it is safe for
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God Bless Our Troops - 7/30/2013
Fayetteville is a transient location. Given it's proximity to Ft. Bragg the roads and the restaurants for that matter are full of young people. Put a 19 year old, likely out on their own for the 1st time, with a new job,a regular paycheck and it naturally follows he's going to buy a new car. Young drivers and visiting drivers just don't mix good with seasoned residents, over the city's traffic issues or with immature driving skills. Fayetteville and surrounding areas could've been "planned" a lot better but pick your battles. Avoid making doctor appointments during rush hour, for instance. Eat out on a week night and wisely spare yourself that predictable weekend parade of hotheads, growing families and longer wait times. Lastly, remember our troops get paid on the 1st & 15th each month... so organize your garage sale
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Fayetteville has major issues (including a bickeri - 12/10/2012
At this time, I don’t think I would recommend Fayetteville as a “good place to live”. They need to work on a myriad of issues and wheels turn slower than pond water. I moved down here from DC and traffic is horrendous. DC may be a snarled mess but at least it is organized. Bad drivers and lousy traffic enforcement have only augmented the problem. I've lived in many places from Maine to California and drivers in Fayetteville are the worst. I've had two people hit my truck in the last 2 years and 3 people hit my 16 ft. trailer while in tow (all in the sake of being in a hurry) in the last year.
I'm a home owner in Fayetteville and have been for 4 years. My neighborhood was recently annexed. More revenue for the city, but I have yet to see the benefits for my neighbors and I (other than the city sewer which I had to pay $5k to hook up to anyway – I wouldn’t call that a huge favor by any means). Infrastructure is easily an "F". New sidewalks and re-surfacing of roads do not count
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Fayetteville probably needs a new city council - 12/10/2012
I don't think I would recommend Fayetteville as a good place to live at this time. I moved down here from DC and traffic is horrendous. DC may be a snarled mess. But at least it is organized. Bad drivers and lousy traffic enforcement have only augmented the problem. I've lived in many places from Maine to California and drivers in Fayetteville are the worst. I've had two people hit my truck in the last 2 years and 3 people hit my (well lit) 16 ft trailer, while in tow (all in the sake of being in a hurry) in the last year.
I'm a home owner in Fayetteville and have been for 4 years. My neighborhood was recently annexed. More revenue for the city, but I have yet to see the benefits for my neighbors and I (other than the city sewer which I had to pay $5k to hook up to anyway – I wouldn’t call that a huge favor by any means). Infrastructure is easily an "F". New sidewalks and re-surfacing of roads do not count as a major overhaul and improvement of city infrastructure. The city
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Reply - 11/28/2012
You need to stop with all of your anger boiling over, get a grip. Instead of complaining so much, put forth more effort to learn how to read the fine print from the cable and phone companies and any time you sign a contract. Learn how to spell, please. It is people like you that give the south a bad rap. And most of all pay your mortgage payments on time and you would not be losing your home, Oh also, try living within your means rather than buying more house than you can possibly afford to pay for. I have friends that live in NC and it is a beautiful state with a lot of diversity and am giving consideration to moving into the area myself. From the sounds of it you would complain not matter WHERE you live. Everyone has ups and downs in this life, get used to it. Look for the good in people, I am quite sure the people in that area are quite hospitable and friendly. Sperling is a good tool for getting information about different areas. Please do not use it as a forum for venting
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It depends on what your looking for - 12/12/2011
We have watched Fayetteville grow by leaps and bounds in the 7 years we have been here. Due to the majority of the city being military the economy booms and will continue to do so because the military base here is a large major
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So many schools and no where to live - 6/9/2011
I am determined to get my son into a great elementary school in the Fort Bragg/Fayetteville area! Although I have never been there and have been warned about moving to certain areas, I need to stay positive! I would love to find him a great school and find a place to live near there but I am very nervous about getting there and seeing the house I saw online look completely different face to face. I am going to stay positive regardless of all the negatives I hear about Fayetteville and living on Fort Bragg. Anyone have any suggestions for
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jobs and quality of life - 9/20/2010
This place sucks with a capitol S! First off, the job base is literally saturated with as many as twenty people a day looking for the same job with the same qualifacations. Most jobs stay open for three weeks. That computes to an average of 300 people per job in this place! This level of saturation also explains the extrodianarily low wages here in Fayettnom, as the locals know it. The saturation point also leads into a whole range of negatives. Since there are so many people looking for work here, there is a total disregard for facts among employers as they relate to any claims made against an employee. Hense they fire here people for broad completely non substantiated claims on a regular basis. There are absolutly NO CHECKS & BALLENCES here in which one can demand a mediation of hard facts. This even applies to the school system where the rights of children are abused under the same repressive situation as the employees. I would be glad to give specific examples if one dares to
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