Living in Fonda, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fonda · Census data 2020–2024
Fonda has 596 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $49,300 (43% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $114,100, the median rent is $857/month.
Fonda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fonda at a glance
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,300State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $114,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Fonda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fonda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fonda the median home value is $114,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,447 a month in housing costs.
Fonda median household income
The median household income in Fonda is $49,300 and the income per person is $38,351. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fonda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 342
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.06
Fonda demographics
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 290
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fonda ›
Education in Fonda
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Fonda have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fonda
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Fonda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
| Johnstown | 8,111 | $63,763 | $157,800 | $914 |
| Tribes Hill | 959 | $86,615 | $175,600 | $471 |
| Gloversville | 14,962 | $51,556 | $106,400 | $903 |
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| Amsterdam | 18,166 | $56,178 | $137,900 | $1,006 |
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
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What is the median household income in Fonda, NY?
The median household income in Fonda is $49,300, 43% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fonda?
The median home value in Fonda is $114,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fonda?
The median gross rent in Fonda is $857 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Fonda, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Fonda?
The median age in Fonda is 41.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fonda?
The average commute to work in Fonda is 20 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fonda?
The unemployment rate in Fonda is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fonda?
14.6% of adults in Fonda 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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