Living in Fulton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 11,272 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $52,046 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $101,000, the median rent is $887/month.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 11,272
- Median age
- 34.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,046State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $101,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $887/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
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 $101,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,274 a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $52,046 and the income per person is $30,164. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,199
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.35
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 11,272
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 4,743
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 11,272 | $52,046 | $101,000 | $887 |
| Minetto | 1,437 | $91,912 | $188,700 | $844 |
| Hannibal | 593 | $78,958 | $118,300 | $932 |
| Phoenix | 2,329 | $59,327 | $157,000 | $976 |
| Oswego | 17,033 | $53,172 | $120,600 | $1,109 |
| Sand Ridge | 838 | $34,821 | $211,500 | — |
| Radisson | 6,676 | $89,297 | $313,600 | $1,110 |
| Baldwinsville | 7,715 | $77,241 | $219,900 | $1,201 |
| Meridian | 220 | $93,750 | $143,200 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, NY?
The median household income in Fulton is $52,046, 39% 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 Fulton?
The median home value in Fulton is $101,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $887 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Fulton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 34.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fulton?
The average commute to work in Fulton is 22 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
16.4% 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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