Living in Fort Plain, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Plain · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Plain has 2,290 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $34,738 (60% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $80,900, the median rent is $709/month.
Fort Plain at a glance
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $34,738State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $80,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $709/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fort Plain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fort Plain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Plain the median home value is $80,900, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $709 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,351 a month in housing costs.
Fort Plain median household income
The median household income in Fort Plain is $34,738 and the income per person is $27,822. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fort Plain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,231
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.36
Fort Plain demographics
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 964
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Plain ›
Education in Fort Plain
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Fort Plain have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Plain
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Fort Plain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
| Nelliston | 707 | $39,219 | $74,200 | $628 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Plain, NY?
The median household income in Fort Plain is $34,738, 60% 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 Plain?
The median home value in Fort Plain is $80,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fort Plain?
The median gross rent in Fort Plain is $709 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Fort Plain, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Fort Plain?
The median age in Fort Plain is 43.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fort Plain?
The average commute to work in Fort Plain is 25 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Plain?
The unemployment rate in Fort Plain is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Plain?
20.9% of adults in Fort Plain 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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