The town and village of Fort Edward, New York is located on the western border of the county. It is located at the portage of Hudson Falls known as the "Great Carrying Place." Native Americans have used this portage for thousands of years before European colonization. It was also part of the "Great War Path" used by the Native Americans. This location was used by both the French and the English during their own conflicts in the eighteenth century.
The median age of the population of Fort Edward, NY is 36.6. The median household income is $47,951. There are 0% non-English speakers in the town. The median household income in Fort Edward, NY is $47,951.
The median property value of a home in Fort Edward, NY is $99,500, which is $0.414 times smaller than the national average. The percentage of homeowners in Fort Edward, NY is 64.5%, which is higher than the national average. The majority of people in Fort Edward, NY drive to work alone and have a commute time of 19.9 minutes. The average household has two cars.