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Fort Edward, NY


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Fort Edward, New York

Fort Edward, New York is 36 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 142 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Washington county. The village is part of the Glens Falls metro area. The population of Fort Edward is 3,141.

The People and Families of Fort Edward

In Fort Edward, about 49% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Fort Edward.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Edward had a median family income of $39,550.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Fort Edward.

Fort Edward Housing

Of the housing in Fort Edward, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Fort Edward offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Fort Edward, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fort Edward Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Fort Edward, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men62
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built12
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