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Fayette, MS

Fayette, MS.

Population: 4,568 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$82,588
1-year appreciation
-22.2%
3-year appreciation
-27.9%
5-year appreciation
-38.5%
10-year appreciation
-30.1%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$151,138
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Natchez National Historical Park (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Alcorn State University Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-30 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$581
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
51.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
424
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Utilities, Agriculture

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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