Fayston () is a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,364 at the 2020 census.
History
The town was chartered in 1788 and sold to a speculator. The town was organized in 1805. The Mad River Glen ski area, located in Fayston on Stark Mountain, was founded in 1947. The town was home to a small one-room schoolhouse as well as several family farmers and maple producers, which contributed to the town's economic growth and stability.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.5 km<sup>2</sup>), all land. The town is located in the Mad River valley and is south of Camel's Hump State Park. Fayston is located on Vermont Route 17. Burnt Rock Mountain is located in Fayston.
Demographics
As of the 2000 census,