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AL area data

Fayette, AL

Fayette, AL.

Population: 9,271 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$142,871
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$145,928
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (59 mi)
Nearest airport
Richard Arthur Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+43 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$357
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
58.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,738
Average weekly wage
$841
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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