Living in Fulton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 3,709 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $45,581 (45% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $121,700, the median rent is $954/month.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 3,709
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,581State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $121,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $954/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fulton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fulton the median home value is $121,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $45,581 and the income per person is $35,606. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,866
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.20
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 3,709
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,664
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3,709 | $45,581 | $121,700 | $954 |
| Clinton | 24,322 | $60,230 | $118,200 | $791 |
| Albany | 776 | $62,857 | $148,800 | $724 |
| Camanche | 4,550 | $64,153 | $172,400 | $812 |
| Thomson | 1,757 | $61,250 | $117,000 | $918 |
| Morrison | 3,739 | $69,089 | $118,000 | $760 |
| Low Moor | 253 | $52,143 | $118,300 | $850 |
| Goose Lake | 387 | $76,875 | $139,900 | — |
| Sabula | 547 | $77,656 | $133,300 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, IL?
The median household income in Fulton is $45,581, 45% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fulton?
The median home value in Fulton is $121,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $954 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Fulton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 44.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fulton?
The average commute to work in Fulton is 16 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
21.2% of adults in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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