Living in Fort Johnson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Johnson · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Johnson has 364 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $64,167 (25% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $163,800, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Fort Johnson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fort Johnson at a glance
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $163,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fort Johnson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 19.2%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fort Johnson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Johnson the median home value is $163,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,893 a month in housing costs.
Fort Johnson median household income
The median household income in Fort Johnson is $64,167 and the income per person is $43,301. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fort Johnson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 200
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.96
Fort Johnson demographics
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Johnson ›
Education in Fort Johnson
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Fort Johnson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Johnson
- Unemployment rate
- 19.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Fort Johnson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| Amsterdam | 18,166 | $56,178 | $137,900 | $1,006 |
| Tribes Hill | 959 | $86,615 | $175,600 | $471 |
| Hagaman | 1,044 | $63,125 | $203,800 | $917 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Broadalbin | 1,819 | $107,557 | $164,300 | $992 |
| Johnstown | 8,111 | $63,763 | $157,800 | $914 |
| Gloversville | 14,962 | $51,556 | $106,400 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Johnson, NY?
The median household income in Fort Johnson is $64,167, 25% 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 Johnson?
The median home value in Fort Johnson is $163,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fort Johnson?
The median gross rent in Fort Johnson is $1,088 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Fort Johnson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 19.2%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Fort Johnson?
The median age in Fort Johnson is 44.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fort Johnson?
The average commute to work in Fort Johnson is 26 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Johnson?
The unemployment rate in Fort Johnson is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Johnson?
30.3% of adults in Fort Johnson 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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