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Fayette, MO
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Fayette, MO
At a Glance
How Fayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fayette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fayette residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,335. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayette is $128,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,966. Median rent is $855/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Fayette reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 699/100K. The murder rate is 36.8/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Fayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayette has 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.