At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$46,834 per capita
Home Value
$204,400
Zillow: $167,141
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
25.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.9% smoking rate
How Fortescue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fortescue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fortescue a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fortescue residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,834. The unemployment rate stands at 25.5% (608% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fortescue is $204,400 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,141. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
11.3% of adults in Fortescue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fortescue has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$46,834
Unemployment25.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A
Home Value$204,400
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$167,141
Housing Units279
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fortescue was built in 1968.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.