The Town FilesFulton, Texas
Town in Aransas County · population 1,523 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,300
- Household income
- $56,324
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 69.7
Fulton is a town of 1,523 people in Aransas County, Texas. The median home is worth $140,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 98% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Texas towns.
- #5 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas With Mild Winters
- #11 in The 20 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Texas
- #21 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #21 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #23 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
How Fulton ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fulton is worth $140,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $56,324, which is more affordable than 66% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,053 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fulton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,053 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,324 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.8% | — |
Who lives in Fulton
| People | Fulton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 69.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 57.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 14.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 28.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fulton
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 48.9°F. About 28.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fulton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 20, 1967 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 19, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Aransas County since 1996
Aransas County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Aransas County
Aransas County had 6,243 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,266 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Fulton itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Fulton
1 public school with 614 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FULTON LEARNING CENTER | 3-5 | 614 | 13.3 |
Towns near Fulton
- Rockport, TX1.8 mi · 10,070 people · home $320,500
- Lamar, TX5.6 mi · 724 people · home $318,000
- Holiday Beach, TX6.8 mi · 526 people · home $350,000
- Aransas Pass, TX11.6 mi · 7,941 people · home $235,500
- Ingleside, TX17.3 mi · 9,519 people · home $189,200
- Port Aransas, TX17.5 mi · 2,904 people · home $588,700
- Gregory, TX18.5 mi · 1,740 people · home $117,700
- Ingleside on the Bay, TX20.1 mi · 614 people · home $305,500
Fulton questions
Is Fulton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fulton scores better for retirees than 98% of Texas towns and quieter than 95%. 57.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 69.7).
How much does a house cost in Fulton?
The median owner-occupied home in Fulton is valued at $140,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,324, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,053 a month.
What is the weather like in Fulton?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 48.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Fulton get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fulton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 20, 1967. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)