The Town FilesFayette, Ohio
Village in Fulton County · population 1,305 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,400
- Household income
- $49,539
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 42.1
Fayette is a village of 1,305 people in Fulton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $94,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 98% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 93% of Ohio towns, quieter than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Fayette ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fayette is worth $94,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $49,539, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $806 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fayette | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $806 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,539 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fayette
| People | Fayette | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Fayette
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fayette since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 1976 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 18,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Fayette itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Fayette
2 public schools with 368 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | PK-6 | 229 | 14.3 |
| Fayette Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 139 | 8.7 |
Towns near Fayette
- Waldron, MI5.9 mi · 505 people · home $83,700
- Medina, MI6.4 mi · 1,115 people · home $165,000
- Morenci, MI6.7 mi · 2,270 people · home $104,300
- Wright, MI7.4 mi · 1,618 people · home $130,900
- West Unity, OH7.8 mi · 1,763 people · home $110,500
- Seneca, MI10.3 mi · 1,155 people · home $161,800
- Archbold, OH10.9 mi · 4,516 people · home $176,400
- Pioneer, OH11.4 mi · 1,429 people · home $152,400
Fayette questions
Is Fayette, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fayette scores better for retirees than 30% of Ohio towns and quieter than 82%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Fayette?
The median owner-occupied home in Fayette is valued at $94,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,539, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $806 a month.
What is the weather like in Fayette?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Fayette get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fayette since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 1976. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)