Below Average CostVery SafeFORT EDWARD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Houses in Fort Edward, New York · Ser Amantio di Nicolao / CC BY-SA 3.0Fort Edward-Glens Falls (Amtrak station) in 2008 · Russ Nelson / CC BY-SA 2.0Fort Edward, New York · Ser Amantio di Nicolao / CC BY-SA 3.0
Fort Edward is a small town of 3,189 in New York, with a median household income of $57,795
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Edward stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Edward is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Edward city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.6
Fort Edward's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Edward costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Edward, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,795
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Edward's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.6 /100k
Property Crime
178.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Edward is served primarily by FORT EDWARD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Edward, NY
National Avg
School District
FORT EDWARD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Edward sees average highs of 29.7°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 60.3 inches of snow per year.
Fort Edward's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Edward roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,100 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Fort Edward's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 178.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Edward are operated by FORT EDWARD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Edward, NY has a population of 3,189, a median household income of $57,795, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Edward averages 29.7°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 60.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Edward, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12828.
The population of Fort Edward, New York is 3,189 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Edward: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $148,100, median household income $57,795, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Edward side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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