Fayette, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $58,750

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $128,700

54% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 109/100K

71% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 36.6%

9% higher than US avg

Median Rent $855

26% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.9%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.8%

78% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.9%

4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,800

Median Age23.0 yrs

Density1,261/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 81%

Veterans2.6%

Economy

B+

Median Income$58,750

Per Capita$20,335

Unemployment0.8%

Poverty11.9%

Commute21 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$128,700

Rent$855

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$221,966

Housing Units990

Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

Violent109/100K

Property1,895/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault73/100K

Burglary401/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%

Uninsured9.1%

Smoking18.0%

Depression26.4%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.1 in/yr

Sunny Days265/yr

Elevation712 ft (217 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+36.6%

High School+90.2%

Graduate+15.3%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute21 min

Broadband86.3%

Is Fayette a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fayette receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fayette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fayette is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fayette is $128,700, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Fayette is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 109 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,895 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fayette has a population of 2,800 with a density of 1,261 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.9% female and 55.1% male. The city is predominantly White (81.4%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 13.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 2.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,800

Total Population

1,261

People / sq mi

23.0yrs

Median Age

41% below US avg

2.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%

Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Fayette vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.3%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.7%
	80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fayette vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fayette is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,335 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fayette vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,750
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$20,335

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.8%
	78% below US avg
Poverty Rate	11.9%
	4% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.8 min
Drive Alone	69.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fayette is $128,700, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $221,966, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 990 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1952. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$128,700
	54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$221,966

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$181
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	50.0%
Inventory	4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$855
	26% below US avg
Rent Burden	29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	67.2%
Housing Units	990
Median Year Built	1952

Property Tax

In Fayette, 38.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 35.2% have high blood pressure. 18.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.9% report binge drinking. 30.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.7% experience frequent mental distress. 9.1% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Fayette vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.9%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	35.2%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.9%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.0%
	29% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.9%
Physical Inactivity	30.7%
Depression	26.4%
Mental Distress	19.7%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.7%
Uninsured	9.1%
	6% above US avg
Checkup Rate	77.4%
Dental Visits	57.4%

Food & Exercise

Fayette has a violent crime rate of 109 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 72.9 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 36.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,895 per 100,000, 3% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,458, burglary at 401, vehicle theft at 36 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Fayette receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	109.3/100K
	71% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	36.4/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	72.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,895.0/100K
	3% below US avg
Burglary	400.9/100K
Theft	1,457.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	36.4/100K
Arson	36.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.1 inches
	3% above US avg
Snowfall	5.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	712 ft (217 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	1,261/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1463°N, 92.6834°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	32°F (0°C)	2.2 in

Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.4").

36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. 15.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 86.3% of households have broadband internet access. 69.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	36.6%
	9% above US avg
High School+	90.2%
Graduate Degree+	15.3%
School Test Score	5.51

B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	1,261/sq mi
Total Area	2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	86.3%
Alt Fuel Stations	1

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.8 min
Drive Alone	69.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Fayette

What is the population of Fayette?

Fayette has a population of 2,800 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,261 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.9% female and 55.1% male.

Is Fayette expensive to live in?

Fayette is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,700 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Fayette safe?

Fayette is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 109 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,895 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Fayette receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fayette?

Fayette has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Fayette?

The job market in Fayette is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 10.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fayette?

The median home value in Fayette is $128,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $221,966. For renters, the median monthly rent is $855. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Fayette?

Schools in Fayette score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 36.6% of adults in Fayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. 15.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fayette?

The obesity rate in Fayette is 38.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.0% of adults are smokers. 30.7% are physically inactive. 26.4% of residents report depression. 9.1% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Fayette?

The average commute in Fayette is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fayette?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette is 81.4% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 2.6% of the population are military veterans. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

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