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Fayette, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Fayette, AL (Fayette County) — Census median home value $122,100, county listing prices up about 11.0% over the past year. Market data for Fayette houses and the broader area.
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Fayette, AL is in Fayette County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Fayette and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,221, with a median household income of $38,009. Census data puts the median value of houses in Fayette at $122,100.
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Market overview
Fayette housing market
Fayette is an incorporated city in Fayette County in northwest Alabama and serves as the county seat. Manifest Census data shows a small community with modest home values and a strong county-level FHFA price trend in the batch data.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$122,100
Population (Census ACS)
4,221
Median household income
$38,009
County price trend (2025)
11% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI (2025).
At a glance
Fayette market snapshot
Population
4,221
County
Fayette County
Median Household Income
$38,009
Median Home Value (city)
$122,100
Median Gross Rent
$589/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+11.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fayette's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $122,100.
County Price Trend
Fayette County's FHFA house price index shows a 11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fayette has an estimated population of 4,221 and a median household income of $38,009, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fayette's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Fayette
County guide: Fayette County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Fayette.
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Nearby communities include Belk, Berry, Glen Allen, Winfield, Gu-Win.
Belk market data
Nearby city · ~6.3 mi
Berry market data
Nearby city · ~12.9 mi
Glen Allen market data
Nearby city · ~14.8 mi
Winfield market data
Nearby city · ~16.8 mi
Gu-Win market data
Nearby city · ~17.4 mi
Nearby counties: Tuscaloosa County (Southeast toward Tuscaloosa.); Walker County (East toward Jasper.).
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Kennedy (~11.8 mi), Vernon (~16.9 mi), Millport (~17.3 mi), Eldridge (~19.8 mi), Beaverton (~19.9 mi), Guin (~20.4 mi), Twin (~20.6 mi), Kansas (~21.4 mi), Sulligent (~21.7 mi), Carbon Hill (~22.5 mi), Brilliant (~23.2 mi), Oakman (~25.5 mi), Nauvoo (~28.2 mi), Lynn (~29.9 mi), Detroit (~30.0 mi), Natural Bridge (~30.5 mi).
Census & home facts
Fayette data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,221
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$122,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$38,009
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$589
County FHFA annual change (2025)
11%
Census place type
city
County
Fayette County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.55 sq mi
Census GEOID
0125840
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Fayette
Schools
Fayette County Schools — 6 schools, 2,163 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Fayette addresses are generally served by Fayette County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Fayette FAQ
What are houses worth in Fayette, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fayette at $122,100.
How much do houses cost in Fayette, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Fayette, Census ACS data shows a median value of $122,100. Active listing prices in Fayette County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fayette, AL?
Fayette houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Fayette County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Fayette, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fayette's population at approximately 4,221.
What's the median rent in Fayette, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fayette at approximately $589 per month.
What is the median household income in Fayette, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fayette at approximately $38,009.
Is the Fayette housing market growing?
Fayette County's FHFA house price index shows a 11% annual change in 2025.
Is Fayette, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fayette's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Fayette, AL?
Most Fayette addresses fall under Fayette County Schools. Attendance zones vary by street, so verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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