Fayetteville, North Carolina, the county seat of Cumberland County, is the sixth largest city in the state. Home county of Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville has been recognized as "America's Most Pro-Military Town" by TIME Magazine, and as an "All-America City" by the National League. The city's many parks, museums, historical sites, restaurants, shopping venues and friendly people provide residents everything they could wish for in terms of home-town living. Because of its diversity, residents can find others to share virtually any interest that they might have.

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Communities

In addition to Fayetteville, the largest city in the county. Cumberland County is made up of many small townships and communities, including Eastover, Falcon, Godwin, Hope Mills, Linden, Spring Lake, Lake Rim and Wade. Each offers its own individual style of life, from upscale neighborhoods to "downtown" living. Cumberland County is quickly being recognized as an ideal place to live, to work and to play. This beautiful North Carolina locality also offers a most welcoming climate for business.

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Education

The Cumberland County School System is the 4th largest school district in North Carolina, and one of the most diverse systems in the nation. The CCS has students from more than 44 different countries, with more than 80 different native languages spoken. Of the over 3,200 graduates in 2008, over 84% continued their education and 8% joined the armed forces.

Cumberland Countyis also home to three institutions of higher learning. Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina and the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state. FSU serves a growing student body of over 5,300 and ranks among the nation's most diverse campus communities. In addition to numerous Bachelor and Master's degree programs, FSU offer a Doctorate program in Educational Leadership. Methodist College was chartered November 1, 1956 as a senior, coeducational liberal arts college. Associate's and Bachelor's degrees are offered in more than 50 majors, and Master's degrees are offered in two fields, Physician Assistant Studies, and Business Administration. Fayetteville Technical Community College offers 112 Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates that are designed to meet the needs of students, business, and industry.

In addition, there are many fine private elementary, middle, high and K-12 schools in the area from which to choose. For more information on all Cumberland County area schools & colleges, visit our Area Information section or Contact Fayetteville Life.

Health

Healthcare options in Cumberland are numerous. The Cape Fear Valley Health System is made up of four main facilities: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainy Memorial Hospital, Southeast Regional Rehabitation Center and Behavioral Health Care. HealthPlex of Cape Fear Valley Health System is Fayetteville's largest, most comprehensive fitness and wellness center.

The Womack Army Medical Center, situated on a 163 acre campus, is committed to providing quality, cost-efficient care for "The Total Army Family." Womack Army Medical Center is proud to serve the more than 160,000 eligible beneficiaries in the region, the largest beneficiary population in the Army. In addition, the Fayetteville Veterans Administration Medical Center, with 90 general medical, surgical and mental health beds and a 69-bed long-term care unit. Fayetteville is located in an area populated by more than 155,000 veterans in 21 counties.

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Arts & Culture

The Fayetteville - Cumberland County Arts Council, recognized nationally as a leader in the local arts, is made up of, or associated with over thirty different organizations. The Arts Council is managed by teams of artists contracted throughout the year, and provides programs that include performances, readings and visual art exhibitions. The facility is home is home to a variety of local cultural agencies and the public spaces are utilized by a number of community organizations for meetings, classes, workshops and special events.

The Cape Fear Regional Theater presents a variety of musicals, dramas, comedies and children's favorites, and includes local, regional and national talent. In addition, the many art galleries, museums, music venues and festivals make Fayetteville and Cumberland County an outstanding arts and cultural community.

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Fayetteville & Cumberland County Real Estate

Cumberland County real estate offerings include luxury homes, condos and townhouses, plus golf villas, patio homes and single-family residences in gated communities such as Gates Four, which features one of the finest championship golf courses in the state. Prices range from the low $100,000's to single family homes over $1,000,000. While unit sales are down considerably over the past twelve months, the median sales price of all properties has actually increased by approximately nine percent, to $139,000.

No matter where you live in Cumberland County, people are friendly and caring and everything is convenient. And most people relocating from other areas of the country find area property tax rates attractively low. Contact Fayetteville Life to learn more about real estate and properties available in Fayetteville and surrounding communities. You may also visit our Property Search section to view all of the properties currently available through our multiple list service.