At a Glance
Median Income
$62,411
$32,678 per capita
Home Value
$128,200
Zillow: $283,988
Median Rent
$951/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
14.7% smoking rate
How Fort Edward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Edward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Edward a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Edward residents earn a median household income of $62,411 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,678. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,294 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Edward is $128,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,988. Median rent is $951/month, with 32.5% 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 1944.
Education
14.3% of adults in Fort Edward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Edward has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,160
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,795/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,411
Per Capita$32,678
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,200
Rent$951
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$283,988
Housing Units1,465
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation130 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Edward was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.