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Snapshot of Fayetteville


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Community Overview
Fayetteville, North Carolina, is an exciting city that continues to grow by combining an international outlook with the traditional genteel ambiance of the South. It has everything to offer - a prime location, a rich history and fine examples of what it means to enjoy strength in diversity. The region boasts a thriving arts and cultural community, abundant recreational activities, affordable housing, excellent health care and quality educational opportunities.

Population

County Population: 304,520
City Population: 121,015

Climate

July High Temperature: 91
January Low Temperature: 31

Climate Overview
The climate of Cumberland County is comparable to other communities in the Carolinas. Generally, these areas are known for their long, pleasant spring and fall seasons, a short and mild winter season and a hot summer season.

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Schools

  • Fayetteville and Cumberland County offer a variety of quality public and private education opportunities. Cumberland County also has three institutions of higher learning: Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Cumberland County Schools
  • 2465 Gillespie St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306
  • (910) 678-2300

Fayetteville Academy
  • 3200 Cliffdale Rd.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
  • (910) 868-5131

Methodist University
  • 5400 Ramsey St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
  • (910) 630-7000
  • Toll Free: (800) 488-7110

Fayetteville State University
  • 1200 Murchison Rd.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
  • (910) 672-1111

Fayetteville Technical Community College
  • 2201 Hull Rd.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
  • (910) 678-8400
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Health Care

  • Fayetteville is home to the eleventh largest hospital system in the state. Cape Fear Valley Health System is comprised of four main healthcare facilities. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is a 394-bed hospital that includes The Heart Center and The Cancer Center; Behavioral Health Care (BHC) offers 32 inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care as well as substance abuse treatment. Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation (SRRC) is a 78-bed rehabilitation hospital. Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital is a 112-bed long term acute-care hospital.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Womack Army Medical Center
  • Bldg. 4-2817, Box 281
    Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
  • (910) 907-6000
  • Hospital
Fayetteville VA Medical Center
  • 2300 Ramsey St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
  • (910) 488-2120
  • Specialty Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
  • 1638 Owen Dr.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
  • (910) 609-4000
  • Hospital
Behavorial Health of Cape Fear Valley
  • 1638 Owen Dr.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
  • (910) 609-4000
  • Specialty Facility
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Neighborhoods

  • Fayetteville and Cumberland County offer a variety of affordable housing options and styles to choose from. The median home price is nearly 20 percent below the national average; not surprisingly, more than 60 percent of the area's residents are homeowners. (Source: Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce)
Real Estate Information
Home Turnover Percentage18.14 percent
Average Home Price$78,660
Utilities
Lumbee River Electric Corp.
  • Toll Free: (800) 683-5571
  • Electric
TimeWarner Cable
  • Toll Free: (800) 892-2253
  • Cable
South River Electric
  • 6491 Ramsey St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
  • (910) 480-4836
  • Electric
Embarq
  • Toll Free: (866) 304-6820
  • Phone
North Carolina Natural Gas Co.
  • Toll Free: (800) 275-6264
  • Gas
Fayetteville Gas Co.
  • 698 Ann St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • (910) 486-5334
  • Gas
Progress Energy
  • Toll Free: (800) 452-2777
  • Electric
City of Fayetteville Public Works Commission
  • (910) 483-1401
  • Water, Server and Electricity
  • Water
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Business Climate

  • Today Cumberland County is the economic growth center of southeastern North Carolina, offering an unusually favorable combination of labor factors. We tour an occupationally balanced, highly productive work force, an ideal geographic position, and a nationally recognized technical education program for new industry training at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Key targets for Cumberland County include the defense, distribution, customer care and the automotive industries.
Economic Resources
Fayetteville Downtown Alliance
  • 222 Hay St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
  • (910) 222-3382
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce
  • 201 Hay St., P.O. Box 9
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
  • (910) 483-8133
Transportation
Amtrak
  • 472 Hay St.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
  • (910) 483-2658
Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
  • 400 Airport Rd.
    Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306
  • (910) 433-1619
Industrial Sites
Industrial Sites
    Tax Structure
    Media
    WNCN 17 NBC
      Fayetteville Observer
        WRAL 5 CBS
          News 14 Carolina
            WTVD 11 ABC
              Sandhills Business Times
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                Resources

                Senior Resources
                The Carolina Inn
                • 405 Forsythe St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
                • (910) 829-0100
                Volunteer Opportunities
                Habitat for Humanity
                • Habitat for Humanity has two locations in Fayetteville: (1) 310 Green St., (910) 483-0952; and 522 Person St., (910) 483-7355.
                United Way
                • 222 Maiden Ln.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 483-1179
                Local Resources
                County of Cumberland: Voter Registration
                • 301 E. Russell St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 678-7733
                DMV
                • 2435 Gillespie St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
                • (910) 486-1353
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                Culture

                • Fayetteville, North Carolina, is an exciting city that continues to grow by combining an international outlook with the traditional genteel ambiance of the South. It has everything to offer - a prime location, a rich history and fine examples of what it means to enjoy strength in diversity. The region boasts a thriving arts and cultural community, abundant recreational activities, affordable housing, excellent health care and quality educational opportunities.
                Arts and Culture
                Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
                • 145 Person St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 433-4690
                Fayetteville Museum of Art
                • 839 Stamper Rd.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
                • (910) 485-5121
                Cape Fear Regional Theatre
                • 1209 Hay St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28305
                • (910) 323-4233
                Cape Fear Botanical Garden
                • 536 N. Eastern Blvd.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 486-0221
                HNJ Art Gallery
                • 1047 Murchison Rd.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 484-2244
                Fasinate-U Children's Museum
                • 116 Green St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 433-1573
                Recreation Opportunities
                Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation
                • 121 Lamon St.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
                • (910) 433-1547
                Fayetteville YMCA
                • 2717 Fort Bragg Rd.
                  Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
                • (910) 323-0800
                Sports/ Recreation
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                    Dining
                    Popular Restaurants of Fayetteville
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                      Guide to Services

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                      Accommodations
                      Holiday Inn Bordeaux
                      Automotive/Aviation
                      City of Fayetteville Regional Airport
                      Education
                      Methodist University
                      Fayetteville Technical Community College
                      Cumberland County Schools
                      Campbell University
                      Financial
                      Carolina Mortgage Company
                      Government
                      Cumberland County Workforce Center/JobLink
                      Health Care
                      Ferncreek General Surgery PA
                      Dental Care Center
                      Cumberland County Hospital Systems Inc
                      Real Estate
                      Picerne Military Housing
                      Broadwell Land Company
                      Townsend Real Estate
                      Recreation
                      Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County
                      Retail
                      Family Foods/Taco Bell
                      Utilities
                      News 14 Carolina
                      South River Electric Membership Corporation