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Fayette County, OH: growth, migration and housing
Fayette County has 28,552 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 711 households moved in and 724 moved out (-13 net), while a net $1.3M of income left. Median household income is $63,275, the median home $170,700 and median rent $822 a month.
In Ohio: 70th of 88 counties for 5-year population growth · 45th of 88 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 56th of 88 counties for median household income · 51st of 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, OH | 127 | $6.0M |
| Highland County, OH | 92 | $4.2M |
| Ross County, OH | 74 | $3.6M |
| Clinton County, OH | 63 | $2.3M |
| Pickaway County, OH | 53 | $3.1M |
| Madison County, OH | 48 | $2.6M |
| Greene County, OH | 33 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Highland County, OH | 116 | $5.0M |
| Ross County, OH | 82 | $3.7M |
| Franklin County, OH | 79 | $4.1M |
| Clinton County, OH | 64 | $2.8M |
| Greene County, OH | 43 | $1.9M |
| Pickaway County, OH | 42 | $2.1M |
| Madison County, OH | 30 | $1.1M |
| Clark County, OH | 26 | $1.1M |
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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.