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Fulton County
  • County in Illinois
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Fulton County

    C
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      C
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Fulton County is located in Illinois with a population of 34,022. In Fulton County, most residents own their homes. In Fulton County there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Fulton County and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    34,022
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $90,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $696
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      165.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      251.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,455
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      49.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Fulton County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,441
    National
    $69,021
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