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Fayette, AL

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Population
4,060
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
360 ft
Median Home Value
$122,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$640/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,473
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Fayette in context.

OverallBest places in AlabamaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlabamaNearest larger communityNorthport, Alabama33 miles away · 31,648 residents.

About Fayette

Fayette is the county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, situated in the northwestern part of the state. Originally incorporated as La Fayette in 1821, the city has long served as a regional commercial and educational hub. The community is home to a campus of Bevill State Community College, which provides higher education and workforce training to local residents. The town features a residential, small-town atmosphere characterized by a mild Southern climate.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2ratingLow Property TaxA+97.1rating

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