The Town FilesFayette, Alabama
City in Fayette County · population 4,285 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,000
- Household income
- $36,473
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 36.5
Fayette is a city of 4,285 people in Fayette County, Alabama. The median home is worth $122,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Alabama towns.
How Fayette ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fayette is worth $122,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $36,473, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $640 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fayette | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $640 | $834 |
| Median household income | $36,473 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Fayette
| People | Fayette | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Fayette
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 34.4°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fayette since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 21, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 3,926 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,897 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Fayette itself the ACS puts it at 17.7%.
Public schools in Fayette
4 public schools with 1,695 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | PK-4 | 530 | 18.3 |
| Hubbertville School | PK-12 | 429 | 15.3 |
| Fayette County High School | 9-12 | 392 | 17.8 |
| Fayette Middle School | 5-8 | 344 | 14.3 |
Towns near Fayette
- Winfield, AL16.8 mi · 4,845 people · home $165,500
Fayette questions
Is Fayette, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fayette scores better for retirees than 89% of Alabama towns and quieter than 43%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Fayette?
The median owner-occupied home in Fayette is valued at $122,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,473, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $640 a month.
What is the weather like in Fayette?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 34.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Fayette get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fayette since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)