Fort Covington, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,053 Population 54/sq mi density
$54,545 Median Income $26,368 per capita
$113,000 Home Value $125,118 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,545 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Covington, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,545
27% below
$26,368 per capita
Home Value
$113,000
60% below
Zillow: $125,118
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
37.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Fort Covington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Covington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
40%
Rent
71%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Covington 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

Fort Covington residents earn a median household income of $54,545 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,368. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Covington is $113,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,118. Median rent is $820/month, with 37.7% 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 1962.

Education

16.9% of adults in Fort Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Covington has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,053
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,545
Per Capita$26,368
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$820
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$125,118
Housing Units556
Rent Burden37.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation176 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Covington was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.