New York
Fort Covington is a small town in New York with a population of 1,053. Residents earn $54,545 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Covington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fort Covington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Covington is $54,545, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fort Covington is $113,000, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Fort Covington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 98.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,545 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,368 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,316 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,766 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,108 |
| County GDP | $2,709M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 154 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,069 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.14% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $113,000 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,069 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.14% |
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,951/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 154 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 98.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9758°N, 74.4999°W |
| County FIPS | 36033 |
Winner: Republican by 9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 154 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |