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Fayette City, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Fayette City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 411. Residents earn $52,955 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
411 Population 1,868/sq mi density
$52,955 Median Income $32,970 per capita
$75,200 Home Value $104,819 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,955 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K (55% below avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,955
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,200
73% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 170/100K
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $749
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.2%
79% higher than US avg

How Fayette City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population411
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,868/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,955
Per Capita$32,970
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent$749
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$104,819
Housing Units256
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property681/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary170/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation857 ft (261 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.13

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.7%
Libraries22

Is Fayette City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fayette City receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fayette City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fayette City is $52,955, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 22.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fayette City is $75,200, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $749 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Fayette City is below the national average at 170 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 681 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Fayette City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Fayette City has a population of 411 with a density of 1,868 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%).

Population

411
Total Population
1,868
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fayette City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fayette City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fayette City is $52,955, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Fayette City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,955
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,970
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate22.2%
79% above US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fayette City is $75,200, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $749 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $104,819.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,200
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$104,819
Median List Price$180,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$180,000
$/Sq Ft$25
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$749
36% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,001
1 Bedroom$1,077
2 Bedrooms$1,299
3 Bedrooms$1,661
4 Bedrooms$1,789

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Housing Units256
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate8.12%
Fayette City has a violent crime rate of 170 per 100,000 residents, 55% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 681 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Fayette City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent170.4/100K
55% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault170.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property681.4/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary170.4/100K
Theft511.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Fayette City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.5%
Unhealthy Days2

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,868/sq mi
Coordinates40.1007°N, 79.8383°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 85.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.13
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,868/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.7%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

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