Living in Fulton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
Fulton has 818 residents with a median age of 69.7. The median household income is $56,324 (28% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $140,300, the median rent is $1,053/month.
Fulton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 69.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,324State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $140,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,053/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Fulton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fulton the median home value is $140,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Fulton median household income
The median household income in Fulton is $56,324 and the income per person is $54,227. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 717
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 1.64
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fulton has many vacation and second homes.
Fulton demographics
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 69.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 57.6%
- Households
- 498
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 14.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fulton ›
Education in Fulton
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 818 | $56,324 | $140,300 | $1,053 |
| Rockport | 10,683 | $72,174 | $320,500 | $1,212 |
| Lamar | 1,202 | $86,851 | $318,000 | — |
| Bayside | 412 | $51,250 | $172,300 | $1,875 |
| Aransas Pass | 8,972 | $63,021 | $235,500 | $1,159 |
| Ingleside | 9,997 | $69,464 | $189,200 | $1,303 |
| Port Aransas | 3,268 | $88,947 | $588,700 | $2,294 |
| Gregory | 2,003 | $47,167 | $117,700 | $938 |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 745 | $95,804 | $305,500 | $2,107 |
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What is the median household income in Fulton, TX?
The median household income in Fulton is $56,324, 28% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $140,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $1,053 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Fulton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Fulton?
The median age in Fulton is 69.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Fulton?
The average commute to work in Fulton is 30 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton?
The unemployment rate in Fulton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fulton?
37.4% 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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