Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Fayette is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,074. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fayette receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fayette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fayette is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 29.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Fayette is $92,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 32.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,299 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,891 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.3% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,138 |
| County GDP | $2,612M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,385 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.75% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $92,300 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,085 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $118 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $750 |
| 1 Bedroom | $836 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $992 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,273 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,415 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,385 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.75% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,021/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6728°N, 84.3284°W |
| County FIPS | 39051 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.83 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |