What are the schools like in Fayette, MS?

Fayette is served primarily by Jefferson County School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Fayette?

The median household income in Fayette, MS is $23,155 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

What is the weather like in Fayette, MS?

Fayette has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Fayette, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fayette, MS affordable or expensive?

Fayette's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fayette is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,100 and the median rent is $424 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fayette, MS?

Crime rate data for Fayette is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fayette, MS a Good Place to Live?

Fayette is a small town of 1,640 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $23,155 and a 0.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Fayette stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fayette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fayette city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 82.6

Fayette's overall cost of living index is 82.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fayette costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fayette, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$424	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$23,155	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fayette is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Fayette is served primarily by Jefferson County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fayette, MS	National Avg
School District	Jefferson County School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fayette sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 61.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fayette, MS
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	61.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fayette, MS	National Avg
Population	1,640	—
Median Age	28.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	99.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alcorn State University, MS 12 mi Roxie, MS 14 mi Pattison, MS 16 mi Port Gibson, MS 17 mi St. Joseph, LA 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Fayette

Fayette, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39069

Fayette vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayette, MS affordable or expensive?

Fayette's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fayette roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,100 and median rent is $424/month.

What is the crime rate in Fayette, MS?

Crime data for Fayette is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fayette?

Public schools in Fayette are operated by Jefferson County School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fayette, MS a good place to live?

Fayette, MS has a population of 1,640, a median household income of $23,155, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fayette?

Fayette averages 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.3 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fayette?

Fayette, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39069.

What is the population of Fayette?

The population of Fayette, Mississippi is 1,640 with a median age of 28.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fayette?

Key numbers for living in Fayette: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $77,100, median household income $23,155, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fayette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.