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Living in
Fulton.
About
Life in Fulton
Fulton is a community of 11,339 people in New York. The median household income is $52,123, median rent runs about $887 per month, and median home values are around $100,900. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Fulton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.5%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Yemen
Who lives in Fulton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fulton, the largest foreign-born group is from Yemen (32.9%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.5%
of households
Married Couples
27.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 45% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Fulton
In Fulton, rent runs 45% below the NY average, and home values are 76% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,106
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $185,063 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Fulton
Unemployment in Oswego County, which includes Fulton, is close to the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Fulton: Oswego County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Oswego County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fulton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.8 min avg
How Fulton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fulton, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fulton runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
223.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
874.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fulton City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oswego County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oswego County, which includes Fulton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45,500 |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $102,500 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Lake-Effect Snow | $73,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $154,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Lake-Effect Snow | $12,000 |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Storm | $6.1M |
| 2018 | 17 | Lake-Effect Snow | $257,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oswego County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oswego County, which includes Fulton, is typically good — 319 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
319
per year
Moderate Days
9
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Oswego County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fulton has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
159.0"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
197
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 3.78" |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 3.65" |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.91" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.80" |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 3.60" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.49" |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 4.66" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 3.96" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 4.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fulton
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fulton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oswego Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Oswego
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fulton
Fulton's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fulton
Fulton has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayWomen's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayFort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fulton
Fulton Public Library
160 South First Street, Fulton
Cities Near Fulton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fulton FAQ
Is Fulton, New York affordable?⌄
Fulton's median rent is $887/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,046/year. Median home value is $101,000.
Is Fulton, New York safe?⌄
Fulton's violent crime rate was 223 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 875 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fulton, New York?⌄
Oswego County, which includes Fulton, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fulton, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Fulton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $887/month and median household income is $52,046/year. The median home value is $101,000. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fulton, New York?⌄
The average commute in Fulton is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from