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Fulton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 394/sq mi density
$43,667 Median Income $26,347 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $250,841 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 1,184 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,667 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulton, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,667
42% below
$26,347 per capita
Home Value
$71,300
75% below
Zillow: $250,841
Violent Crime
206/100K
46% below
1,184/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 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)

Income
58%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulton 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

Fulton residents earn a median household income of $43,667 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,347. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fulton is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,841. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Fulton reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,184/100K.

Education

28.8% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fulton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,667
Per Capita$26,347
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$250,841
Housing Units88
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

F
Violent206/100K
Property1,184/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation997 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fulton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.