All Countries
Fayette, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,242
Population
828/sq mi density
$39,297
Median Income
$23,346 per capita
$123,300
Home Value
$165,357 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
627
Violent Crime/100K
2,281 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,297 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
627 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$123,300
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.4%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
507
Median year built: 1942
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$123,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$165,357
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.4%
Owner-Occupied
52.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$682/mo
1 Bedroom
$723/mo
2 Bedroom
$919/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,210/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,439/mo
Census median rent:
$963/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1942
Average age of housing stock: 84 years
Homeownership Rate
47.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $123,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,357 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $963 |
| FMR Studio | $682 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $723 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $919 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,210 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,439 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 507 |
| Median Year Built | 1942 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |