Living in Fulton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 2,378 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $36,040 (43% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $56,300, the median rent is $567/month.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 2,378
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $36,040State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $56,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $567/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fulton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fulton the median home value is $56,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $772 a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $36,040 and the income per person is $18,401. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,232
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.37
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 2,378
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 983
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2,378 | $36,040 | $56,300 | $567 |
| South Fulton | 2,379 | $43,942 | $83,400 | $790 |
| Water Valley | 137 | $42,143 | $77,100 | — |
| Union City | 10,982 | $50,870 | $146,000 | $739 |
| Wingo | 606 | $50,000 | $117,200 | $648 |
| Clinton | 1,165 | $34,464 | $67,100 | $653 |
| Martin | 10,915 | $43,381 | $198,300 | $859 |
| Woodland Mills | 624 | $79,145 | $140,200 | $876 |
| Rives | 162 | $43,750 | $112,500 | $830 |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, KY?
The median household income in Fulton is $36,040, 43% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $56,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $567 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Fulton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 38.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fulton?
The average commute to work in Fulton is 18 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
14.7% 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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