The Town FilesFort Edward, New York
Town in Washington County · population 5,991 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,700
- Household income
- $70,366
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.2
Fort Edward is a town of 5,991 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $180,700, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 72% of New York towns, more walkable than 70% of New York towns, hipper than 70% of New York towns.
How Fort Edward ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fort Edward is worth $180,700, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $70,366, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,011 a month. 70.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Edward | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,011 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $70,366 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Fort Edward
| People | Fort Edward | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Fort Edward
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.7°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Edward since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 11, 1976 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Fort Edward itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Towns near Fort Edward
- Fort Edward, NY2.9 mi · 3,108 people · home $176,100
- Argyle, NY4.0 mi · 3,644 people · home $249,300
- Hudson Falls, NY5.2 mi · 7,427 people · home $165,200
- Moreau, NY5.5 mi · 16,202 people · home $250,300
- South Glens Falls, NY5.8 mi · 3,744 people · home $212,700
- Northumberland, NY5.9 mi · 5,242 people · home $267,300
- Glens Falls, NY7.1 mi · 14,830 people · home $212,200
- Greenwich, NY7.1 mi · 4,868 people · home $241,900
Fort Edward questions
Is Fort Edward, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Edward scores better for retirees than 57% of New York towns and quieter than 61%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Fort Edward?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Edward is valued at $180,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,366, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,011 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Edward?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 65.1 inches of snow.
Does Fort Edward get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Edward since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 11, 1976. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)