Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,125
Population
4,199
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A charming village just outside of Syracuse.
Village
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History
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Great Parks
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Syracuse Area
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Quaint Downtown
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Named after Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette, this small Onondaga County village carries a lived-in sense of history. Seven miles east of Syracuse, Fayetteville offers an easy city commute while maintaining its own downtown character. Brick sidewalks, early-1800s architecture, and a walkable stretch of boutiques and eateries give the village core a genuine small-town rhythm. Green spaces dot the area, with neighboring Manlius adding more outdoor recreation and dining options.
The rental landscape leans residential, with apartment communities, townhomes, and multi-family homes offering various layouts. The Genesee Street Hill-Limestone Plaza Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases the village's architectural heritage. Syracuse University and area colleges are a short drive away, keeping culture, events, and energy within easy reach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$111,934
Average: $125,872
Education
1,881
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,374
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fayetteville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fayetteville, NY is $1,126 for one bedroom, $1,510 for two bedrooms, and $1,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fayetteville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,126/month
873 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fayetteville, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
651 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Fayetteville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-8
651 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Green Lakes State Park
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
- Erie Canal Museum
- Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.