Fayette City, PA

Fayette City, PA

At a Glance

How Fayette City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fayette City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Fayette City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fayette City residents earn a median household income of $52,955 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,970. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fayette City is $75,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,819. Median rent is $749/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Fayette City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 180/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Fayette City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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