Fulton, NY

Fulton, New York

Introduction to Fulton, New York

Fulton, New York, in Oswego county, is 23 miles NW of Syracuse, New York and 127 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The people of the city are in the Syracuse metropolitan area. Fulton has a population of 11,855.

Fulton History

The present day City of Fulton was incorporated as a village in 1835. The west bank of the Oswego River was originally known as Oswego Falls, and was one of the early settlements of the original Town of Granby. The east side of the Oswego River was initially a part of the Township of Volney. The city was home to the first chocolate manufacturing facility in the country.

Fulton and nearby Attractions

• Battle Island State Park
• Pratt House
• Fort Ontario
• Richardson - Bates House Museum
• Fair Haven Beach State Park
• Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Things To Do In Fulton

While in Fulton, you can spend your leisure hours at Stevenson Beach. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on the Neatahwanta Lake and Sharps Pond. You can also visit the Palermo K-2 Area. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is ideal for a day trip. In addition, the city offers numerous shopping and dining options.

Fulton Transportation

Syracuse Hancock International is the nearest major airport.

Fulton Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by SUNY College at Oswego, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse University and Jefferson Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Fulton, NY

Comparing Fulton 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Fulton Almanac

Fulton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Fulton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fulton, 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

Fulton Public Libraries

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Fulton Hospitals

ALBERT LINDLEY LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
510 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
(315) 591-9400
Emergency Service: Yes

Fulton High Schools (2004)

G. RAY BODLEY HS
6 WILLIAM GILLARD DR
315-593-5400
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,158 students.

Fulton Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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