Below Average CostVery SafeFORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Fort Plain is a small town of 2,015 in New York, with a median household income of $39,016
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Plain stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Plain is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Plain 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: 92.6
Fort Plain's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Plain costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Plain, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$873
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,016
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Plain's violent crime rate is 6.1 per 100,000 residents
— 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
6.1 /100k
Property Crime
351.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Plain is served primarily by FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Plain, NY
National Avg
School District
FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Plain sees average highs of 28.2°F in January
and 77.7°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.5 inches of snow per year.
Fort Plain's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Plain roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,700 and median rent is $873/month.
Fort Plain's violent crime rate is 6.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Plain are operated by FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Plain, NY has a population of 2,015, a median household income of $39,016, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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 Plain averages 28.2°F in January and 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 53.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Plain, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13339.
The population of Fort Plain, New York is 2,015 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Plain: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $75,700, median household income $39,016, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Plain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
