Fayetteville, PA

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,431 Population 746/sq mi density
$52,165 Median Income $31,174 per capita
$171,800 Home Value $276,547 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,165 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$171,800 home value, $961/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,165
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $171,800
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $961
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,431
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,165
Per Capita$31,174
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$8,379M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,800
Rent$961
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$276,547
Rent Burden36.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation834 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+91.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.9%
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Is Fayetteville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Fayetteville has a population of 2,431 with a density of 746 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

2,431
Total Population
746
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Fayetteville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fayetteville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fayetteville is $52,165, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Fayetteville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,165
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,174
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$69,390

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,466
County GDP$8,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants288
Healthcare343
Retail454
Manufacturing201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fayetteville is $171,800, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $961 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $276,547.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,800
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$276,547
Median List Price$277,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$277,400
$/Sq Ft$189
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops42.9%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$961
17% below US avg
Rent Burden36.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Rate2.90%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.9%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access73.4%
Healthcare Facilities343

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Fayetteville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation834 ft (254 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates39.9114°N, 77.5651°W
County FIPS42055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin. 89.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+91.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density746/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.9%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities343
Restaurants288
Retail Stores454

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home3.0%

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