How are homes heated in Fayetteville, PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fayetteville, used by 31.9% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.0% heat with electricity.
23.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 31.9% (±9.7 points)
- Electricity
- 30.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 23.6%
Heating fuel in Fayetteville
| Fuel used most | Fayetteville | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.9% (±9.7 points) | 18.6% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 23.6% (±11.0 points) | 17.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.0% (±11.7 points) | 51.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.7% (±7.3 points) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 5.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Fayetteville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Franklin County (17.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fayetteville, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Franklin County (51.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fayetteville
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | — | 30.0% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Guilford | 1.9 mi | 46.5% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Franklin County) | 3.1 mi | 63.0% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
| Scotland | 4.2 mi | 47.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Alto | 4.9 mi | 48.9% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Chambersburg | 5.0 mi | 49.6% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Quincy Township | 7.0 mi | 57.2% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Southampton Township (Franklin County) | 7.9 mi | 46.4% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Antrim Township | 8.5 mi | 57.5% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greene Township (Franklin County), PA (63.0%), Mont Alto, PA (48.9%), Chambersburg, PA (49.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 36.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 23.6% (±11.0 points) |
| 3 | Wayne Heights | 18.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | State Line | 16.1% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Pen Mar | 14.4% (±15.1 points) |
| 6 | Guilford | 8.8% (±7.1 points) |
Fayetteville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Guilford Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fayetteville
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fayetteville?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fayetteville, used by 31.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fayetteville heat with oil?
23.6% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Fayetteville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fayetteville have electric heat?
30.0% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Fayetteville heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fayetteville CDP, Pennsylvania (place:25464, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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