Living in North Fayette, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Fayette · Census data 2020–2024
North Fayette has 16,107 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $102,318 (31% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $278,600, the median rent is $1,420/month.
North Fayette at a glance
- Population
- 16,107
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,318State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $278,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Fayette a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Fayette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Fayette the median home value is $278,600, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,057 a month in housing costs.
North Fayette median household income
The median household income in North Fayette is $102,318 and the income per person is $53,686. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Fayette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,143
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.40
North Fayette demographics
- Population
- 16,107
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 6,594
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Fayette ›
Education in North Fayette
56.6% of adults 25 and older in North Fayette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Fayette
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
North Fayette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette | 16,107 | $102,318 | $278,600 | $1,420 |
| Noblestown | 616 | $108,582 | $469,400 | — |
| Enlow | 1,019 | $111,250 | $284,500 | — |
| Oakdale | 1,489 | $93,036 | $190,700 | $1,096 |
| Sturgeon | 1,466 | $114,592 | $220,500 | — |
| Imperial | 3,001 | $71,489 | $198,300 | $944 |
| McDonald | 2,065 | $65,625 | $165,100 | $858 |
| Robinson | 1,733 | $82,700 | $209,400 | $1,134 |
| South Fayette | 18,460 | $124,112 | $340,700 | $1,203 |
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What is the median household income in North Fayette, PA?
The median household income in North Fayette is $102,318, 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Fayette?
The median home value in North Fayette is $278,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Fayette?
The median gross rent in North Fayette is $1,420 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is North Fayette, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in North Fayette?
The median age in North Fayette is 40.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Fayette?
The average commute to work in North Fayette is 26 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Fayette?
The unemployment rate in North Fayette is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Fayette?
56.6% of adults in North Fayette 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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