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Fayette, MO


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Fayette, Missouri

Fayette, Missouri, in Howard county, is 23 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 101 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 2,793 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fayette

In Fayette, about 35% of adults are married. People in Fayette are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 21% of Fayette is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fayette had a median family income of $35,694. 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.

Political Inclinations

Fayette folks tended to give their money ($400) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Fayette.

Fayette Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fayette that were owner-occupied was 63%. 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, 76% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fayette Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Fayette College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Fayette Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fayette, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime78
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