Fayette County

PA · Pop. 173,068 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fayette County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 173,068.

$/Acre: $16,182

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 267.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax6.34%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$70,128

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,182

Median Home Price$920K

Acres for Sale4568

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,215 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)305 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K428

Property Crime /100K561

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak