Fayette County, Texas
Among the top 12% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
- top 8% for annual snowfall
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 5% for summer humidity
Fayette County is a county in Texas with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on broadband access and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.fayette.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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80%51%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.9 in
oppressive 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$254k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$885better than 37% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 26% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.31%better than 84% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 75% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.8 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 92% of US counties
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 62% of US counties
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 5% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.0better than 41% of US counties
School Quality51.2better than 43% of US counties
Violent Crime628/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Crime987/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Community
Population24,56448th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.089th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.8%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.0%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 69% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 51% of US counties
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access72.2%better than 9% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.07better than 62% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fayette County an affordable place to live?
- Fayette County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fayette County?
- The median home value in Fayette County is $254k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fayette County?
- Median household income in Fayette County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fayette County?
- Median gross rent in Fayette County is $885 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 628/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 987/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fayette County?
- Fayette County averages 85°F in July and 52°F in January, with 39.8 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fayette County?
- Public-school quality in Fayette County is about average, scoring better than 43% 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 22 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)