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About Fayette County

Fayette is a county in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 21,464 and a population density of 30, which is 68% below the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 3 years above the St. Louis Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Fayette County has a median home value of $137,563, which is 44% below the Metro average.The average rent of $932 is 29% below the metro average rent and 55% below the national average rent The average household income in Fayette County is $51,962 , which is 34% below the Metro average household income and 33% below the national average of household income.

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$137,563Median Home Value
$247,132 St. Louis Metro Area
$932Median Rent
$1,318 St. Louis Metro Area

Towns of Fayette County

Otego Township, IL
Pope Township, IL
St. Peter, IL
Wilberton Township, IL
Brownstown, IL
Ramsey, IL
Bingham, IL
Sefton Township, IL
St. Elmo, IL
Avena Township, IL
Bear Grove Township, IL
Vandalia Township, IL
Wheatland township, IL
Vandalia, IL
Sharon Township, IL
Seminary Township, IL
Kaskaskia township, IL
Loudon Township, IL
Bowling Green Township, IL
Ramsey Township, IL
Shafter Township, IL
Lone Grove Township, IL
South Hurricane Township, IL
La Clede Township, IL
Hurricane Township, IL
Farina, IL
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Demographics

Fayette County's population is made up of 51% married, 30% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 80% of the population in Fayette County.

21,464Population
2,795,504 St. Louis Metro Area
30Population Density
  • 53% Male
  • 47% Female
42 Median Age
39 St. Louis Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Fayette County is $28,392. The Median Household Income is $51,962

$28,392Income Per Capita
$44,804 St. Louis Metro Area
$51,962Median Household Income
$78,224 St. Louis Metro Area
15% Poverty Rate
10% St. Louis Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% St. Louis Metro Area
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Amenities in Fayette County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Fayette County
$137,563Median Home Value
$247,132 St. Louis Metro Area
$932Median Rent
$1,318 St. Louis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 St. Louis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
20%
Home Owners
80%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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