At a Glance
Median Income
$240,219
$109,621 per capita
Home Value
$847,700
Zillow: $973,099
Median Rent
$3,052/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.9%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
4.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fulton residents earn a median household income of $240,219 , which is 220% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,621. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $847,700 , 201% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,099. Median rent is $3,052/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2013.
Safety & Crime
Fulton reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
85.9% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(155% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,946
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,569/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$240,219
Per Capita$109,621
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$847,700
Rent$3,052
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$973,099
Housing Units1,881
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking4.8%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation436 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.9%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+53.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Fulton was founded in 1700.
The median home in Fulton was built in 2013.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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