At a Glance
Median Income
$52,123
$28,951 per capita
Home Value
$100,900
Zillow: $187,377
Median Rent
$856/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
20.0% smoking rate
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+
2.6 / 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 $52,123 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,951. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $100,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,377. Median rent is $856/month, with 29.3% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Fulton reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,142/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population11,339
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density2,893/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,123
Per Capita$28,951
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$856
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$187,377
Housing Units5,318
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,142/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation378 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Fulton was founded in 1835.
The median home in Fulton was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.