At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$27,296 per capita
Home Value
$77,100
Zillow: $111,334
Median Rent
$771/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
4,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fulton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fulton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fulton residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,296. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 738 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $77,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,334. Median rent is $771/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Fulton reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,612/100K.
Education
1.1% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population270
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,421/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$27,296
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,100
Rent$771
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$111,334
Housing Units127
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property4,612/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,871/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation783 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fulton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.