Market Snapshot

Report generated March 2026

IndicatorValue
Population126,967
↓ 1.4% since 2020
Median Household Income$56,093
25% below national median
Median Home Value$126,900
Unemployment Rate6.7%
Median Age45.4 years
Housing Vacancy Rate11.4%
Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months)53 transactions
Active Listings60 properties
Avg Days on Market513 days

Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)

MetricValue
Median Price/Acre$13,533
Recent Sales35 transactions
Avg Days on Market189 days
Avg Parcel Size5.35 acres
Active Listings29 properties

Recent Rural Land Sales

DateAcresPrice$/AcreAddressCity
Feb 20263.58$94,050$26,2711 Rankin RdFarmington
Jan 20261.22$117,500$96,225Tr495 River RdPerryopolis
Jan 20268.70$100,000$11,49418 Diamond-maldovan RdSmithfield
Jan 20261.11$15,000$13,5330 Cleveland Ave NUniontown
Jan 20264.38$48,000$10,959291 College AveMc Clellandtown
Jan 20262.08$95,000$45,673Nebo RdChampion
Jan 20262.37$18,151$7,659510 Duck Hollow RdUniontown
Dec 20251.23$13,800$11,220Lr26049 Furnace RdFarmington
Dec 20252.48$15,000$6,0540 5th StNew Salem
Dec 20252.72$125,000$45,9562008 Sherman DrConnellsville
DateAcresPrice$/AcreAddressCity
Dec 20251.70$60,000$35,294Oak Ridge LnChampion
Nov 202522.00$75,000$3,409100 Breeding Hill RdVanderbilt
Oct 20254.03$60,000$14,8880 Fayette City BlvdDawson
Oct 20251.37$45,000$32,77563 Lyons AveFairchance
Oct 20252.21$52,000$23,529876 New Salem RdUniontown
Oct 20251.15$25,000$21,7391126 Jenkins StUniontown
Sep 20251.13$23,000$20,3540 Bluebird LnRockwood
Sep 20252.08$80,000$38,554535 New Geneva RdPoint Marion
Sep 20251.16$22,000$18,966136 Kathleen CirAcme
Aug 20256.20$8,000$1,290301 Mill Run RdNormalville
Aug 20254.61$34,000$7,370171 Brownsville RdFayette City
Jul 20259.87$27,500$2,786233 Dearth RdUniontown
Jul 20251.80$5,000$2,7700 Knox StPerryopolis
May 20257.98$40,000$5,0110 Washington StUniontown
May 20253.29$35,000$10,6380 Tinker Ridge RdOhiopyle
May 202568.01$285,000$4,191Flanigan RdConfluence
May 20251.29$49,900$38,682Gallatin Ave ExtUniontown
May 20251.30$49,900$38,5090 N Gallatin Avenue ExtUniontown
May 20252.03$53,000$26,10815 Mount Laurel LnFarmington
May 20251.07$32,500$30,374141 Chestnut Ridge RdAcme
Apr 20251.40$2,000$1,429984-986 Raccoon RdAcme
Apr 20251.00$500$500Hawkins Hlw RdConnellsville
Mar 20255.00$45,000$9,000132 Stoney Point RdUniontown
Mar 20251.13$11,500$10,1770 Larch RdAcme
Mar 20254.54$67,950$14,973410 Terrace DrUniontown

Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)

MetricValue
Median Lot Price$11,000
Recent Sales18 transactions
Avg Days on Market130 days
Avg Parcel Size0.36 acres
Active Listings31 properties

Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales

DateAcresPriceAddressCity
Feb 20260.69$6,5000 Monongahela StBrownsville
Jan 20260.74$16,000150 Maple RdAcme
Dec 20250.11$2,500246 Coolspring StUniontown
Dec 20250.28$620Santa Maria LnUniontown
Dec 20250.24$6,0000 Oak Hill Dr NUniontown
Dec 20250.66$15,00011 Brier Creek LnFairchance
Nov 20250.40$25,000100 Shaffer AveSmock
Oct 20250.10$41719 Prospect StUniontown
Oct 20250.34$13,000LOT 40 Long Street ExtFayette City
Oct 20250.81$16,0003542 Morgantown RdSmithfield
DateAcresPriceAddressCity
Oct 20250.33$11,000LOT 1 Duke Dr SHopwood
Oct 20250.33$11,0002 Duke Dr SHopwood
Oct 20250.29$24,90011 Cross AlyBelle Vernon
Sep 20250.10$475112 Shaffer StUniontown
Sep 20250.11$1,80042 Whiteman AveUniontown
Sep 20250.60$12,00023 Horse Shoe Bend RdAcme
Sep 20250.24$1,288240 Bailey AveUniontown
Sep 20250.18$46068 Butler StUniontown

County Profile

DemographicValue
Total Population (2023)126,967
Population (2020)128,804
Population Growth-1.43%
Median Household Income$56,093
Median Home Value$126,900
Total Housing Units62,060
Vacant Housing Units7,098
Housing Vacancy Rate11.4%
Median Age45.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher11,552 (9.1%)
Unemployment Rate6.7%

Market Overview

Fayette County, Pennsylvania has a population of 126,967, which has declined 1.43% since 2020. The median household income is $56,093, below the national median of $74,580 by 24.8%. The housing vacancy rate of 11.4% suggests balanced market conditions. Fayette County remains a key area for land acquisition in Pennsylvania. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $10,667 per acre, with properties averaging 15.40 acres. There are currently 60 active land listings in the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Fayette County has a population of 126,967. The county has declined 1.43% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Fayette County?
The median household income in Fayette County is $56,093, which is 24.8% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Fayette County growing or shrinking?
Fayette County is shrinking. The population has declined 1.43% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Fayette County?
The median home value in Fayette County is $126,900. The housing vacancy rate is 11.4%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $10,667 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $12,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Fayette County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.