Housing affordability · NY · 2024
Fulton Housing Affordability
25th most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio
Fulton at a glance
Fulton is among the more accessible housing markets in New York on both ownership and rental measures — home prices relative to income sit below the state median at 2.5×, and renters face a lower-than-average cost burden.
At Fulton's median household income of $66,533, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $912 would commit 16% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.
For owner-occupied households, 13% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — the standard definition of owner cost burden.
Fulton FAQ
What is the median home price in Fulton?
The median home value in Fulton, NY is $163,100 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 62% below the New York state median of $423,800.
Is Fulton an affordable place to buy a home?
Fulton is rated Affordable on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 2.5×, meaning the median home costs roughly 2.5 years of median household income ($66,533). Under 3.5× is generally considered affordable.
What is the average rent in Fulton?
The median gross rent in Fulton is $912 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.
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