The Town FilesFayette County, Georgia
122,244 people. The median home is worth $436,400 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $111,978.
Towns in Fayette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree City | 38,244 | $482,500 | $113,987 | 44.5 |
| Fayetteville | 18,957 | $368,200 | $82,188 | 42.7 |
| Tyrone | 7,658 | $470,400 | $135,691 | 45.2 |
People and housing
| Fayette County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $436,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,898 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $111,978 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
49,094 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,774 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 461 storm events in Fayette County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Fayette County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).