Fulton, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
11,339 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,123 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$755 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oswego County
2
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oswego County
3
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 34 22
Feb 3 24 24
Mar 3 15 32
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 7 40
Dec 4 27 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Schools

G Ray Bodley High School
<1 miles, SW 4.6 star
Fairgrieve School
<1 miles, E 1.4 star
Granby Elementary School
1 miles, N 2.3 star
Fulton Junior High School
1 miles, SW 1.4 star

Colleges

SUNY College at Oswego
11 miles, N 2.8 star
Oswego County BOCES
12 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Oswego Hospital
10 miles, N 3.2 star
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
23 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Watertown International Airport
51 miles, NE 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
57 miles, SW 1 star