In Fayette, Illinois, the median home price is $149,111; median household income is $60,944; the population is 21,315; schools rate 2.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 105.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Fayette at a glance
Population
21,315
Median Household Income
$60,944
Typical Home Value
$149,111
School District Rating
2.8
Violent Crime Rate
105.9
Avg Commute Time
25.5
About Fayette
Fayette has a population of 21,315. The median home value is $149,111, 50% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $60,944 (27% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Vandalia, Sharon, and Ramsey.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Fayette
20 towns, by population.
- Vandalia6,275 pop.
- Sharon3,006 pop.
- Ramsey2,072 pop.
- Avena1,888 pop.
- Otego1,306 pop.
- Loudon947 pop.
- La Clede788 pop.
- Shafter753 pop.
- Seminary636 pop.
- Bear Grove602 pop.
- Lone Grove600 pop.
- Wilberton457 pop.
- Sefton420 pop.
- Wheatland405 pop.
- Kaskaskia315 pop.
- South Hurricane261 pop.
- Bowling Green168 pop.
- Hurricane162 pop.
- Pope149 pop.
- Carson105 pop.
Fayette at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Fayette?
- Fayette has a population of 21,315 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Fayette?
- The median home value in Fayette is $149,111. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Fayette?
- Median household income in Fayette is $60,944 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Fayette in?
- Fayette is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Fayette?
- Fayette contains 20 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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