The Town FilesFayetteville, New York
Village in Onondaga County · population 4,225 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $258,700
- Household income
- $127,559
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 128 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 39.1
Fayetteville is a village of 4,225 people in Onondaga County, New York. The median home is worth $258,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 91% of New York towns, better for cycling than 87% of New York towns, better for retirees than 83% of New York towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in New York
- #6 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York With Mild Winters
- #17 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
- #17 in The 50 Best Affordable Places for Remote Workers in America
- #22 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in New York With the Fewest Tornadoes
How Fayetteville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fayetteville is worth $258,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $127,559, which is more affordable than 84% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,187 a month. 76.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fayetteville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,187 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $127,559 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Fayetteville
| People | Fayetteville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Fayetteville
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 127.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Fayetteville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 28, 1990 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 1990.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 24, 1992.
Severe weather in Onondaga County since 1996
Onondaga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Onondaga County
Onondaga County had 245,375 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,444 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Fayetteville itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Fayetteville
3 public schools with 1,554 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 647 | 10.6 |
| FAYETTEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 458 | 13.1 |
| MOTT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 449 | 15.5 |
Towns near Fayetteville
- Manlius, NY1.8 mi · 33,712 people · home $253,600
- Manlius, NY2.2 mi · 4,662 people · home $263,300
- Minoa, NY3.0 mi · 3,657 people · home $179,400
- DeWitt, NY4.0 mi · 26,074 people · home $243,500
- East Syracuse, NY4.3 mi · 3,078 people · home $126,200
- DeWitt, NY4.5 mi · 11,247 people · home $297,600
- Chittenango, NY6.3 mi · 4,896 people · home $182,500
- Sullivan, NY7.1 mi · 14,794 people · home $194,100
Fayetteville questions
Is Fayetteville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fayetteville scores better for retirees than 83% of New York towns and quieter than 27%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Fayetteville?
The median owner-occupied home in Fayetteville is valued at $258,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,559, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,187 a month.
What is the weather like in Fayetteville?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 127.8 inches of snow.
Does Fayetteville get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Fayetteville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 28, 1990. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)