Fort Edward, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,160 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,411 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$128,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
1
Glens Falls Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
1
Glens Falls Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 21 19
Feb 3 14 22
Mar 3 13 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 43, NY Assembly District 113, NY
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Schools

Fort Edward School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Moreau Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Adirondack Community College
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
Skidmore College
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
SUNY Empire State College
17 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Glens Falls Hospital
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Saratoga Hospital
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
33 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
38 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
86 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
96 miles, NE • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
103 miles, S • 2.8 star
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