Fulton, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Fulton is a community in Howard County, Maryland, home to about 5,677 people spread across 3.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $115,339 a year, and a typical home is worth about $913,100. About 86.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 177 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Fulton ranks number 188 of 527 in population, number 20 in median household income, number 23 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fulton typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Burtonsville, MD | 2.6 mi. | 10,203 |
| 2. | West Laurel, MD | 2.8 mi. | 4,428 |
| 3. | Highland, MD | 3.4 mi. | 972 |
| 4. | North Laurel, MD | 3.9 mi. | 25,563 |
| 5. | Columbia, MD | 4.4 mi. | 104,338 |
| 6. | Spencerville, MD | 4.5 mi. | 1,028 |
| 7. | Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD | 4.7 mi. | 5,630 |
| 8. | Laurel, MD | 4.8 mi. | 29,798 |
What is the population of Fulton, Maryland?
Fulton has a population of about 5,677 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fulton, Maryland in?
Fulton is located in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Fulton, Maryland?
The median home value in Fulton is about $913,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fulton, Maryland?
The median personal income in Fulton is about $115,339 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fulton, Maryland?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Howard County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fulton, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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