Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Fayetteville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,431. Residents earn $52,165 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fayetteville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fayetteville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fayetteville is $52,165, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Fayetteville is $171,800, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fayetteville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,165 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,174 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,390 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,466 |
| County GDP | $8,379M |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Healthcare | 343 |
| Retail | 454 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $171,800 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $276,547 |
| Median List Price | $277,400 |
| Median List Price | $277,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $189 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,611/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9114°N, 77.5651°W |
| County FIPS | 42055 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Retail Stores | 454 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |