At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$39,643 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $234,609
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Fonda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fonda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fonda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fonda residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,643. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,248 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fonda is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,609. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.4% of adults in Fonda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fonda has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population562
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$39,643
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$2,632M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$234,609
Housing Units317
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation289 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fonda was founded in 1751.
The median home in Fonda was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.