Fonda, NY

Fonda, New York

Fonda, New York is 24 miles NW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 153 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Montgomery county. The village is part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metro area. The population of Fonda is 810.

The People and Families of Fonda

In Fonda, about 42% of adults are married. Adults in Fonda are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Fonda has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fonda had a median family income of $35,714.

Political Inclinations

Among Fonda political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $450. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Fonda Housing

Of the housing in Fonda, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Fonda offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in New York. Property taxes in Fonda are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In Fonda, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fonda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Fonda, NY

Comparing Fonda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Fonda Almanac

Fonda Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fonda Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fonda, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fonda Public Libraries

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Fonda High Schools (2004)

FONDA-FULTONVILLE SHS
112 OLD JOHNSTOWN RD
518-853-3182
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 526 students.

Fonda Colleges

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