Living in Fulton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 94 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $41,136 (44% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $74,500.
Fulton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 55.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $41,136State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $74,500State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
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 $74,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $41,136 and the income per person is $28,324. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 49.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.68
49.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fulton has many vacation and second homes.
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 38.3%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 43.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 21.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 94 | $41,136 | $74,500 | — |
| Mohawk | 264 | $28,224 | $95,600 | — |
| Copper City | 253 | $51,250 | $103,400 | $817 |
| Calumet | 645 | $26,667 | $84,400 | $667 |
| Laurium | 1,509 | $54,167 | $126,100 | $808 |
| Lake Linden | 1,020 | $43,472 | $97,000 | $543 |
| Hubbell | 881 | $53,333 | $85,400 | $1,047 |
| Dollar Bay | 1,049 | $61,250 | $153,100 | $825 |
| Eagle Harbor | 110 | $108,438 | $248,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, MI?
The median household income in Fulton is $41,136, 44% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $74,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Fulton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 55.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
11.5% 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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