Fort Plain, NY

Fort Plain, New York

Fort Plain, New York, in Montgomery county, is 33 miles E of Utica, New York (center to center) and 153 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is considered part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Fort Plain has a population of 2,288.

The People and Families of Fort Plain

In Fort Plain, about 50% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Fort Plain live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Plain had a median family income of $40,302.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Fort Plain ($1,300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Fort Plain are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Fort Plain Housing

About 57% of housing units in Fort Plain are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Typical rents in Fort Plain are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.

Commuting

In Fort Plain, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Fort Plain, NY

Comparing Fort Plain 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fort Plain Almanac

Fort Plain Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Fort Plain Public Libraries

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Fort Plain Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fort Plain residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fort Plain, 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.

Fort Plain High Schools (2004)

FORT PLAIN JSHS
25 HIGH ST
518-993-4000
Serves 460 students.

Fort Plain Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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