Fayette City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
411 Population 1,868/sq mi density
$52,955 Median Income $32,970 per capita
$75,200 Home Value $108,106 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,955 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $749/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fayette City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,955
30% below
$32,970 per capita
Home Value
$75,200
73% below
Zillow: $108,106
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
27%
Rent
64%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fayette City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.5% (25% above 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 $108,106. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population411
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,868/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,955
Per Capita$32,970
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent$749
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$108,106
Housing Units256
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation857 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Fayette City was founded in 1806.
The median home in Fayette City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.