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Fayette County, PA home prices

Fayette County, PA: the typical home is worth $148,339 as of 2026-05, up +1.4% over the past year and +115.8% since 2000. Listings run about $106/sq ft…

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Fayette County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.4%Cooling
Valuation-24%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market59 daysBalanced

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1986: $42,159 → 2026: $148,339 (3.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$148,3392026-05
1-year+1.4%
5-year+7.7%
10-year+39.1%
Since 2000+115.8%
Population123k2024
Median income$54,0302023 · 2.7× income
Median rent$890/mo2026 · 7.2% gross yield
New homes/yr1892024
Price / sq ft$106listings
Days on market592026-06
Active listings2522026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $148,339, homes in Fayette County sit 36% below the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 37% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #56 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 59 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$732/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $890/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Westmoreland County, PA ($209,480) · Monongalia County, WV ($267,197) · Preston County, WV ($143,761) · Greene County, PA ($147,288) · Garrett County, MD ($338,742) · Somerset County, PA ($177,731)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Fayette County, PA?
The typical home in Fayette County is worth $148,339 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Fayette County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.4% over the past year and +115.8% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Fayette County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $54,030, Fayette County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Fayette County?
Median rent is $890/mo — a gross rental yield of 7.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Fayette County?
Homes here take a median of 59 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$68,749
2001$72,703
2002$78,409
2003$84,232
2004$91,182
2005$101,153
2006$103,810
2007$107,258
2008$104,822
2009$102,991
2010$101,236
2011$101,015
2012$99,453
2013$97,743
2014$96,751
2015$100,283
2016$107,540
2017$105,388
2018$106,919
2019$106,631
2020$114,132
2021$130,869
2022$138,356
2023$137,138
2024$145,190
2025$145,806
2026$145,713