Fulton, New York

Fulton, New York

Fulton, New York, in Oswego county, is 23 miles NW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Fulton

In Fulton, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Fulton live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fulton had a median family income of $38,655.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Fulton residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fulton Housing

In Fulton, 52% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Fulton rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Fulton, 93% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Fulton; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fulton 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, 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 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.

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