Market insights · Indiana
Fayette County, IN: growth, migration and housing
Fayette County has 23,533 residents, up 0.7% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 469 households moved in and 512 moved out (-43 net), while a net $2.3M of income left. Median household income is $59,321, the median home $130,700 and median rent $791 a month.
In Indiana: 57th of 92 counties for 5-year population growth · 72nd of 92 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 82nd of 92 counties for median household income · 85th of 92 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, IN | 75 | $2.7M |
| Rush County, IN | 62 | $2.8M |
| Franklin County, IN | 35 | $1.4M |
| Union County, IN | 29 | $1.1M |
| Marion County, IN | 21 | $1.0M |
| Decatur County, IN | 20 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, IN | 109 | $3.9M |
| Rush County, IN | 46 | $2.1M |
| Franklin County, IN | 32 | $1.3M |
| Union County, IN | 30 | $1.2M |
| Marion County, IN | 27 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.