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Fulton County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Fulton County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 52,216
- −1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 22,866
- Median household income
- $66,533
- +31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $163,100
- Jobs located here
- 16,231
- Highest market score
- 71
- Home repair trades, #174 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 52,216 people live in Fulton County, in 22,866 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Fulton County declined 1.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Fulton County is $66,533 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Fulton County spend the most on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fulton County are for home repair companies (71), HVAC and plumbing companies (71) and clothing and shoe stores (66). Fulton County ranks #174 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
Fulton County is part of the Gloversville area. For its number of households, Fulton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fulton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fulton County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 71 | #174 of 2,057 | 15 | 6.6 | $4.3M | 178 | 24 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 71 | #179 of 1,707 | 8 | 3.5 | $8.1M | 170 | 13 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #488 of 2,087 | 23 | 10.1 | $2M | 157 | 6 |
| Real estate | 64 | #408 of 2,229 | 40 | 17.5 | Index only | 218 | 17 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #433 of 2,176 | 37 | 16.2 | Index only | 187 | 9 |
| Gyms | 62 | #448 of 1,792 | 11 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 114 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #448 of 1,656 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 276 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #465 of 1,769 | 9 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 260 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #654 of 2,070 | 14 | 6.1 | $10.3M | 111 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #684 of 2,210 | 40 | 17.5 | $1.1M | 130 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 59 | #414 of 1,328 | 8 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 154 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #715 of 2,339 | 31 | 13.6 | $662K | 154 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #501 of 1,490 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 171 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #733 of 2,385 | 56 | 24.5 | $367K | 172 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #853 of 2,394 | 78 | 34.1 | $315K | 207 | 38 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 57 | #901 of 2,402 | 46 | 20.1 | $3.1M | 93 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #777 of 2,088 | 24 | 10.5 | $677K | 102 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 55 | #677 of 1,611 | 9 | 3.9 | $1.1M | 111 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #571 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 54 | #984 of 2,261 | 23 | 10.1 | $6.3M | 80 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,062 of 2,222 | 25 | 10.9 | $3.2M | 105 | 36 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #880 of 1,886 | 16 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 156 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #687 of 1,356 | 8 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 50 | #696 of 1,493 | 9 | 3.9 | $2.9M | 100 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 50 | #773 of 1,530 | 6 | 2.6 | $3M | 118 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #763 of 1,451 | 5 | 2.2 | $3.6M | 141 | 4 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,106 of 2,090 | 18 | 7.9 | $4.4M | 87 | 36 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,256 of 2,405 | 89 | 38.9 | $899K | 135 | 44 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,299 of 2,405 | 186 | 81.3 | $430K | 116 | 95 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,048 of 1,771 | 16 | 7.0 | $1.6M | 98 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,193 of 2,063 | 16 | 7.0 | $5M | 135 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 44 | #1,424 of 2,358 | 16 | 7.0 | $2.7M | 111 | 27 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,236 of 1,889 | 17 | 7.4 | $4.7M | 114 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,448 of 2,272 | 24 | 10.5 | $1.4M | 112 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #1,017 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.1 | $1.8M | 67 | 4 |
| House cleaning | 37 | #646 of 847 | 5 | 2.2 | $5.3M | 82 | 9 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 33 | #1,033 of 1,327 | 6 | 2.6 | $3M | 96 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,218 of 1,472 | 12 | 5.2 | $289K | 43 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 28 | #1,168 of 1,334 | 10 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,931 of 2,200 | 26 | 11.4 | $493K | 56 | 9 |
| Laundromats | 25 | #672 of 785 | 7 | 3.1 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 24 | #1,300 of 1,461 | 9 | 3.9 | $1.4M | 56 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,208 of 2,401 | 84 | 36.7 | $212K | 79 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 19 | #2,269 of 2,378 | 57 | 24.9 | $312K | 70 | 26 |
| Pet stores | 4 | #973 of 974 | 9 | 3.9 | $1.4M | 31 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $16.2M | 191 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $21.6M | 180 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $8.2M | 341 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $5.4M | 133 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $22.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Fulton County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $17.8M | $777 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $42.5M | $1,860 | 72 |
| Food away from home | $80M | $3,500 | 86 |
| Groceries | $144.3M | $6,311 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $20.5M | $898 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10M | $439 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $16.3M | $711 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.6M | $1,075 | 83 |
| Pets | $12.8M | $561 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $45.8M | $2,004 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $33.6M | $1,472 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $64.7M | $2,828 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $26.4M | $1,153 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $377.7M | $16,518 | 99 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Fulton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 52,216−1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 22,866
- Median age
- 44.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 496 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 106
- Median household income
- $66,533+31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,340
- Median home value
- $163,100
- Jobs located here
- 16,231
- Daytime population
- 46,527Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fulton County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Fulton County at 52,216 people in 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 22,866 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Fulton County, NY spend?
Households in Fulton County spend about $377.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $144.3M on groceries and $80M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fulton County runs highest on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fulton County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Fulton County, home repair companies (71), HVAC and plumbing companies (71) and clothing and shoe stores (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #174 of 2,057 scored counties.
How does Fulton County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Fulton County is $66,533, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $163,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Fulton County, each ranked against other counties.
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