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About Fayette
City in Missouri, United StatesFayette ( FAY-et) is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Area. The city's population was 2,803 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Fayette
The typical Fayette home is worth about $235,000, up 6.7% in a year, 12% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Schools in Fayette
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The public schools Fayette’s kids attend trail 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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