Living in Fulton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 256 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $54,750 (24% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $78,700, the median rent is $817/month.
Fulton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 256
- Median age
- 42.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $54,750State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $78,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.3%.
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 $78,700, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $870 a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $54,750 and the income per person is $27,669. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 119
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.35
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 256
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
0.5% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 256 | $54,750 | $78,700 | $817 |
| Twelve Mile | 300 | $50,083 | — | — |
| Macy | 199 | $49,643 | $61,700 | $736 |
| Rochester | 6,215 | $57,008 | $137,400 | $867 |
| Kewanna | 533 | $36,528 | $77,300 | — |
| Denver | 553 | $61,591 | $96,800 | $675 |
| Mexico | 906 | $87,635 | $108,400 | — |
| Leiters Ford | 183 | $43,798 | $331,400 | — |
| Royal Center | 919 | $51,818 | $83,800 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, IN?
The median household income in Fulton is $54,750, 24% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $78,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $817 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Fulton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 42.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Fulton?
The average commute to work in Fulton is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
0.5% 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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