Living in Fulton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 5,677 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $222,039 (114% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $913,100, the median rent is $3,074/month.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 5,677
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $222,039State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $913,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,074/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 85%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 114% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 117% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Fulton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fulton the median home value is $913,100, 174% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,074 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,966 a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $222,039 and the income per person is $110,539. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,952
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 2.90
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 5,677
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 1,939
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
85% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 54.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 39%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 5,677 | $222,039 | $913,100 | $3,074 |
| Scaggsville | 10,564 | $207,220 | $668,500 | $3,501 |
| Burtonsville | 10,203 | $134,276 | $488,800 | $2,358 |
| West Laurel | 4,428 | $164,688 | $541,000 | $2,071 |
| Highland | 972 | $250,001 | $914,000 | — |
| North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | $450,100 | $2,031 |
| Columbia | 104,338 | $131,490 | $497,400 | $2,042 |
| Spencerville | 1,028 | $189,766 | $626,900 | — |
| Ashton-Sandy Spring | 5,630 | $174,063 | $809,200 | $1,369 |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, MD?
The median household income in Fulton is $222,039, 114% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $913,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $3,074 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Fulton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 114% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 117% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 39.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fulton?
The average commute to work in Fulton is 26 minutes; 39% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
85% 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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