Fort Plain, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,274 Population 1,684/sq mi density
$37,600 Median Income $26,269 per capita
$78,700 Home Value $181,789 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,600 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $746/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Plain, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,600
50% below
$26,269 per capita
Home Value
$78,700
72% below
Zillow: $181,789
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fort Plain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Plain 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 Plain residents earn a median household income of $37,600 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,269. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Fort Plain is $78,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,789. Median rent is $746/month, with 34.0% 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

23.6% of adults in Fort Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Plain has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,274
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,684/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,600
Per Capita$26,269
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,632M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,700
Rent$746
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$181,789
Housing Units1,064
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,219/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation346 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Plain was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% 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.