What are the schools like in Fayetteville, PA?

Fayetteville is served primarily by Chambersburg Area SD. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville?

The median household income in Fayetteville, PA is $58,510 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fayetteville, PA?

Fayetteville has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Fayetteville, PA affordable or expensive?

Fayetteville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fayetteville is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,700 and the median rent is $1,329 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fayetteville, PA?

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

Is Fayetteville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Fayetteville is a small town of 2,745 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,510 . Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Fayetteville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Fayetteville 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: 93.9

Fayetteville's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fayetteville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fayetteville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,329	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,510	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Fayetteville is served primarily by Chambersburg Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fayetteville, PA	National Avg
School District	Chambersburg Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fayetteville sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation and 30.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fayetteville, PA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.5"
Annual Snowfall	30.8"

Demographics

Metric	Fayetteville, PA	National Avg
Population	2,745	—
Median Age	51.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	29.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Guilford, PA 2 mi Scotland, PA 4 mi Mont Alto, PA 5 mi Chambersburg, PA 5 mi Marion, PA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Fayetteville

Fayetteville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17222

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayetteville, PA affordable or expensive?

Fayetteville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fayetteville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,700 and median rent is $1,329/month.

What is the crime rate in Fayetteville, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Fayetteville?

Public schools in Fayetteville are operated by Chambersburg Area SD. The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fayetteville, PA a good place to live?

Fayetteville, PA has a population of 2,745, a median household income of $58,510, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Fayetteville?

Fayetteville averages 37.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches with about 30.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17222.

What is the population of Fayetteville?

The population of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania is 2,745 with a median age of 51.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fayetteville?

Key numbers for living in Fayetteville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $181,700, median household income $58,510, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fayetteville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.