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Fort Covington, NY
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Fort Covington, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Covington a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Covington reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,949/100K.
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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.