In Fayette, West Virginia, the median home price is $136,463, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $53,194; the population is 39,519; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 189.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Fayette at a glance
Population
39,519
Median Household Income
$53,194
Typical Home Value
$136,463
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
189.2
Avg Commute Time
30.1
About Fayette
Fayette has a population of 39,519. The median home value is $136,463, 25% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $53,194 (11% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Plateau, New Haven, and Valley.
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
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in West Virginia
Every county in West Virginia, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in West Virginia
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in West Virginia by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in West Virginia
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in West Virginia
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in West Virginia
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in West Virginia
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in West Virginia
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in West Virginia
- 10Best school ratingsWest Virginia School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in West Virginia
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in West Virginia
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in West Virginia
Fayette at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Fayette?
- Fayette has a population of 39,519 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Fayette?
- The median home value in Fayette is $136,463. 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 $53,194 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Fayette in?
- Fayette is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Fayette?
- Fayette contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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