Fayette County, Georgia
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 2% for broadband access
- top 4% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for cost of living
Fayette County is a county in Georgia with about 119,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitefayettecountyga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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66%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.9 in3.8 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$106k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$71kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$370k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.83%better than 52% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.82%better than 28% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.7 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.0 inbetter than 77% of US counties
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.3better than 38% of US counties
School Quality50.6better than 41% of US counties
Violent Crime412/100kbetter than 76% of US counties
Property Crime1001/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Community
Population119,25983rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9515th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)24.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.6%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 9% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 71% of US counties
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.7%better than 98% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.89better than 83% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fayette County an affordable place to live?
- Fayette County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $71k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fayette County?
- The median home value in Fayette County is $370k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fayette County?
- Median household income in Fayette County is $106k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fayette County?
- Median gross rent in Fayette County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fayette County safe?
- Fayette County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 412/100k (better than 76%). Property crime is 1001/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fayette County?
- Fayette County averages 81°F in July and 45°F in January, with 52.7 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fayette County?
- Public-school quality in Fayette County is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fayette County?
- The average one-way commute in Fayette County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)