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Fayet, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Fayet is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 595. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
595 Population 53/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$34,916 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,916 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $559/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population595
Density53/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,916
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$559
Housing Units238
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population595
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates49.8684°, 3.2521°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$34,916

About Fayet

Fayet is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 595. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fayet is $34,916, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Fayet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$34,916
54% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fayet is $111,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $559 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 238 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$559
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units238

Property Tax

Fayet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates49.8684°N, 3.2521°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 83 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 76 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 132 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 77 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 127 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 71 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 50 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 73 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 147 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 76 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 72 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 78 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 110 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 126 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 95 km
Jul 19, 2004 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium M2.8 144 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 76 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Fayet has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Fayet

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Ferdinand Buisson
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Radio Stations near Fayet

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Canal FM MP3 128 kbps
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Fayet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Saint-Jacques
La Forge de Désiré Dequin
La maison de Marie-Jeanne
La maison du textile
Maison de la Broderie
Moulin Brunet
Musée Antoine Lécuyer
Musée de la résistance et de la déportation
Musée du Vermandois
Musée Jeanne d'Aboville
Musée Motobécane
Touage de Riqueval
Village des Métiers d'Antan & Musée Motobécane

Libraries in Fayet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque et médiathèque de Jussy0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Espace Marceline0.0
Hôtel Joly de Bammeville0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Alaincourt0.0
Médiathèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Société académique de Saint-Quentin0.0

Farmers Markets in Fayet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anciennes Halles municipales
Place Léon Lhérondelle

Hotels in Fayet

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&b Hôtel Saint-quentin
B&b Hôtel Saint-quentin
Brit Hotel Essentiel
Campanile
Première Classe

Gas Stations in Fayet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchan Carburant

Shopping Malls in Fayet

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aushopping

Breweries in Fayet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Vaucelles

Stadiums & Teams in Fayet

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fayet

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosloy AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Soissons-Courmelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fayet

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Sulpice

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fayet

What is the population of Fayet?

Fayet has a population of 595 residents and is located in France. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.

Is Fayet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,916, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $559 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fayet?

Fayet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fayet?

The unemployment rate in Fayet is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fayet?

The median home value in Fayet is $111,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $559.

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