The Town FilesFayetteville, Alabama
Community in Talladega County · population 1,422 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $298,500
- Household income
- $100,255
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 58.2
Fayetteville is a community of 1,422 people in Talladega County, Alabama. The median home is worth $298,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Alabama towns, quieter than 91% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Alabama towns.
How Fayetteville ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fayetteville is worth $298,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $100,255, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fayetteville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $100,255 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.3% | — |
Who lives in Fayetteville
| People | Fayetteville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 54.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Fayetteville
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 56.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fayetteville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 5.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 99 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 13, 1955.
Severe weather in Talladega County since 1996
Talladega County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Talladega County
Talladega County had 31,690 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,301 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Fayetteville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Fayetteville
- Wilsonville, AL5.7 mi · 1,857 people · home $235,400
- Oak Grove, AL8.2 mi · 564 people · home $165,900
- Shelby, AL9.3 mi · 940 people · home $158,200
- Sylacauga, AL9.8 mi · 12,578 people · home $161,200
- Columbiana, AL10.1 mi · 4,462 people · home $259,500
- Harpersville, AL10.4 mi · 1,614 people · home $211,300
- Childersburg, AL10.4 mi · 4,754 people · home $133,500
- Mignon, AL10.8 mi · 1,186 people · home $37,500
Fayetteville questions
Is Fayetteville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fayetteville scores better for retirees than 98% of Alabama towns and quieter than 91%. 30.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.2).
How much does a house cost in Fayetteville?
The median owner-occupied home in Fayetteville is valued at $298,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,255, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Fayetteville?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Fayetteville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fayetteville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)