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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Tucked into the rolling landscape of northwest Alabama, Fayette combines small-town charm with the practical perks of a county seat. It is an established community with deep roots in regional rail and manufacturing, best known as the birthplace of Golden Eagle Syrup, which has been produced locally since 1928. For residents and newcomers, the town offers great everyday amenities, anchored by the Bevill State Community College campus for higher education and workforce training. Families can cool off at the Fayette Aquatic Center during the summer or attend community events at the Civic Center. With its quiet neighborhoods and welcoming atmosphere, Fayette provides a relaxed, down-to-earth setting to call home.

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