Median Age
25 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 30% of Residents
Under 20
35%
Over 65
0%
Fort Drum
Fort Drum, NY Area Guide
A growing community surrounds this military base in Upstate New York
Rural
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Lake
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Small Business
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Situated near the northern border of New York near Lake Ontario, Fort Drum is an expansive military base that’s been in operation since 1908. While the bulk of the area belongs to the base and its requisite facilities, the surrounding area, which includes Carthage, Watertown, and Evans Mills, has become a prominent locale for servicemen and staff who work on the base.
The rural charm of Fort Drum gives way to small towns with close-knit communities. There are modern apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes to be found around the base. Black River is an idyllic spot to live with its cascading falls and rapids in the center of town. Lake Ontario and an endless offering of aquatic activities are just a few minutes west. Westcott Beach State Park is a popular place to enjoy the mild summer of the Upstate. Fort Drum is far from secluded, though. Interstates 81 and 781 will carry you south to Syracuse or up towards the Canadian border.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,137
Average: $65,972
Education
2,475
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,453
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Drum has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
98%
Non-Renters
2%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Parks and Recreation
- New York State Zoo at Thompson Park
- Coyote Flats State Forest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.