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Fayette, IA


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Fayette, Iowa

Fayette, Iowa, in Fayette county, is 36 miles NE of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 159 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 1,300 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fayette

In Fayette, about 36% of adults are married. In Fayette, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Approximately 11% of Fayette is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Fayette.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fayette had a median family income of $36,250. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Fayette. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Fayette is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fayette Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fayette that were owner-occupied was 61%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fayette.

Commuting

In Fayette, 64% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Fayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFayette Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFayette Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Fayette College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fayette Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Fayette, IA

Comparing Fayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income41
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built22
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