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Fayetteville, WV

Fayette CountyElev. 554 m
Population
2,864
Median home
$165,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Fayetteville

With about 2,864 residents, Fayetteville is one of West Virginia's notable places. Fayetteville sits in Fayette County. The median age is 48.1 and the median household income is $59,659. Homes carry a median value of $165,000, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (96.9%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,864
Median age
48.1
Median household income
$59,659
Per-capita income
$31,306
Poverty rate
22.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
Unemployment
2%
Avg. commute
31.6 min
Work from home
15.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White96.9%
Black0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.1%
Service32.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.1%
Sales & office14%
Production, transportation & material moving3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$165,000
Median gross rent
$1,035/mo
Owner-occupied
69.6%
Median year built
1971
Households
1,287
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Fayetteville has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

FAYETTEVILLE PK-8ElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime54% below national
Fayetteville178
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime40% below national
Fayetteville1,176
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 71% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fayetteville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fayetteville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Fayette County
LightningRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
AvalancheRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fayetteville is in Fayette County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fayetteville sits in Fayette County. Elevation ~554 m.

Population trend
3K2152,86419002024
Map of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, WV
Where Fayetteville is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgFayetteville
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Altamont HotelFayette County CourthouseSoldiers and Sailors Memorial BuildingNew River Gorge Bridge
Notable people from Fayetteville
Brandi AlexanderAlderson Propps
People searches in Fayetteville
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Oak Hill (7 mi)Beckley (20 mi)Summersville (21 mi)Charleston (35 mi)South Charleston (38 mi)Dunbar (40 mi)

Common questions

Fayetteville — frequently asked

What is the population of Fayetteville, West Virginia?
Fayetteville has a population of about 2,864, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $165,000, and the median gross rent is $1,035/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fayetteville safe? What is the crime rate?
Fayetteville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 178 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fayetteville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fayette County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, landslide, winter weather.
How many schools are in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fayetteville?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Fayetteville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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