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Fayette County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Georgia
  • 117 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
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    Fayette County is located in Georgia with a population of 110,306. Fayette County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Fayette County, most residents own their homes. In Fayette County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Fayette County tend to be conservative. The public schools in Fayette County are highly rated.
    Population
    110,306

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $255,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,202
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Fayette County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      39.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      56.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      102.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,603.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      154.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Fayette County

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $84,861
    National
    $55,322
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      Fayette County Reviews

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      My first thought moving to the Atlanta was that I wanted to live North of Atlanta (based upon my own research)...and man was I wrong...and man I am glad that I chose Fayetteville over my first choice Marietta. Small city/town family oriented feel. Great schools, beautiful homes, and close to the airport. The drive to get downtown is actually not as far as initially thought, but I appreciate living a little distance from 85/75. There's some new development coming to the area in Pinewood Forest and a new downtown area. I can see some development happening around me but as long as they keep the Marta and apartments out of this area...life would be great.
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      It's great. I've lived in Fayetteville for five years now, and I absolutely love it! The roads are clean and easy accessible to many shopping centers in the area.
      My experience in Fayette County has been wonderful. The town is small and quiet. Its a great town to raise you children in! Although it's small, they have plenty to do! There are shops and plenty of restaurants to eat at. The school system is also excellent.