Living in Fort Edward, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Edward · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Edward has 3,152 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $71,845 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $176,100, the median rent is $971/month.
Fort Edward at a glance
- Population
- 3,152
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,845State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $176,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fort Edward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fort Edward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Edward the median home value is $176,100, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,611 a month in housing costs.
Fort Edward median household income
The median household income in Fort Edward is $71,845 and the income per person is $34,273. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fort Edward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,345
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.53
Fort Edward demographics
- Population
- 3,152
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 1,241
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Edward ›
Education in Fort Edward
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort Edward have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Edward
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Fort Edward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward | 3,152 | $71,845 | $176,100 | $971 |
| Hudson Falls | 7,395 | $62,969 | $165,200 | $927 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| Argyle | 355 | $68,036 | $158,300 | $738 |
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| Fort Ann | 436 | $76,705 | $184,900 | $1,092 |
| Schuylerville | 1,571 | $86,765 | $215,900 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Edward, NY?
The median household income in Fort Edward is $71,845, 16% 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 Fort Edward?
The median home value in Fort Edward is $176,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fort Edward?
The median gross rent in Fort Edward is $971 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Fort Edward, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Fort Edward?
The median age in Fort Edward is 36.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fort Edward?
The average commute to work in Fort Edward is 23 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Edward?
The unemployment rate in Fort Edward is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Edward?
15.7% of adults in Fort Edward 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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