Cost of Living in Fayetteville, NY
Population 4,220 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Fayetteville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $238,000. An unemployment rate of 1.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Fayetteville sits roughly 7 miles east of Syracuse. Median home values run roughly 90% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Fayetteville
The median home value in Fayetteville is $237,700 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,203/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $125,417/year is 68% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 57.6°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 127.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Fayetteville has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.
Fayetteville has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 34 | 42 | 56 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 17 | 18 | 25 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip" | 2.58 | 2.46 | 3.04 | 3.48 | 3.42 | 3.56 | 3.86 | 3.70 | 3.38 | 3.89 | 3.23 | 3.28 |
| Snow" | 34.0 | 30.3 | 19.8 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 9.8 | 30.6 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Fayetteville, NY?
Fayetteville has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.
What is average rent in Fayetteville, NY?
The median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,203 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $237,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Fayetteville?
The median household income in Fayetteville is $125,417 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Fayetteville, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fayetteville is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Fayetteville, NY affordable?
Yes, Fayetteville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39.9". Average annual snowfall is 127.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Fayetteville at a Glance
- Population
- 4,220
- Median Income
- $125,417
- Home Value
- $237,700
- Median Rent
- $1,203/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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