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Fulton, NY is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fulton is $980 per month, which is much lower than the national average of $1,430. Grocery shopping is also relatively inexpensive in Fulton compared to other parts of the country, with prices roughly 3% lower than the national index.
The area has plenty to offer, with diverse businesses and organizations like Oswego County Federal Credit Union, United Radio, and AIM Services Inc providing employment opportunities. In addition, there are plenty of recreational activities available for all ages including fishing in the Oswego River and boating on Oneida Lake. With its low cost of living and abundance of services and amenities, Fulton is a great place to call home.

Fulton has an unemployment rate of 7.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Fulton has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Fulton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fulton is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fulton is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Fulton
- The average income of a Fulton resident is $18,214 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fulton resident is $46,959 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyFulton, New YorkUnited States
  7.56
  -4.4%-6.2%
  20.4%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  6.2%4.6%
  $24,818$37,638
  $46,959$69,021
  $52,366$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.7%6.8%
  11.7%10.0%
  3.1%2.5%
  16.0%11.0%
  6.6%4.8%
  2.7%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.9%4.2%
  8.8%9.3%
  15.7%14.0%
  0.3%2.1%
  5.5%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  6.4%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

I grew up and attended school in Fulton from 1962 to late 1970's. It was a great place to live but the businesses eventually died off and unemployment became high. In  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you like snow and water this is a great area to live. The cost of living is low. You are very close to Lake Ontario, The Fingerlakes and the Erie Barge  More

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