B+

Fulton, TX

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Affordability Score: 78/100

Population: 709 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Fulton, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 709 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (78/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $86,250, median home value of , median rent of $1,148 per month, and 46.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,407 per month (studio $1,059, 1BR $1,072, 3BR $1,910, 4BR $2,116). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,448 per year, consuming 7% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Fulton, TX include education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 4.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B
$86,250
Median household income
Education B+
46.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,407/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$6,448/yr
Center-based infant care (7% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$86,250
▲ 39% vs national
Per Capita Income
$56,712
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
Owner Occupied
86.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,407/mo
▲ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,059
1BR
$1,072
2BR
$1,407
3BR
$1,910
4BR
$2,116

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
▲ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
75.1%
Median Age
74.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,448/yr
7% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,084/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,980/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,668/yr

What This Means

Fulton, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 709. This area performs well in education and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Fulton, TX affordable?
Fulton, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $86,250.
What is the cost of living in Fulton?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,148/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,407/mo. Infant childcare $6,448/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →