Living in Fayetteville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fayetteville · Census data 2020–2024
Fayetteville has 4,214 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $127,559 (48% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $258,700, the median rent is $1,187/month.
Fayetteville at a glance
- Population
- 4,214
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $127,559State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $258,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,187/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fayetteville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the New York median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fayetteville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fayetteville the median home value is $258,700, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,891 a month in housing costs.
Fayetteville median household income
The median household income in Fayetteville is $127,559 and the income per person is $60,992. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fayetteville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,092
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.28
Fayetteville demographics
- Population
- 4,214
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,845
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fayetteville ›
Education in Fayetteville
60% of adults 25 and older in Fayetteville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fayetteville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Fayetteville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 4,214 | $127,559 | $258,700 | $1,187 |
| Manlius | 4,644 | $69,942 | $263,300 | $1,072 |
| Minoa | 3,653 | $95,506 | $179,400 | $1,027 |
| East Syracuse | 3,039 | $62,143 | $126,200 | $927 |
| DeWitt | 11,060 | $123,864 | $297,600 | $1,172 |
| Chittenango | 4,831 | $70,786 | $182,500 | $782 |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| Nedrow | 2,029 | $70,489 | $106,900 | $1,507 |
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What is the median household income in Fayetteville, NY?
The median household income in Fayetteville is $127,559, 48% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $258,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fayetteville?
The median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,187 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Fayetteville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the New York median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Fayetteville?
The median age in Fayetteville is 39.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fayetteville?
The average commute to work in Fayetteville is 24 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fayetteville?
The unemployment rate in Fayetteville is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fayetteville?
60% of adults in Fayetteville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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