Fayetteville, NC vs Murray, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fayetteville
72.5
#876 nationally
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Murray leads in crime level (7.6 vs 18.1). Murray leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Murray leads in median household income ($81,693 vs $53,424).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, NC | Murray, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#876) | 68.2 (#1336) |
| Population | 209,749 | 49,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,510 | $553,605 |
| Median Household Income | $53,424 | $81,693 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 18.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.4 | D+10.2 |
C-
72.5 Score
Fayetteville, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$225,510
Population
209,749
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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