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Houses in Fort Drum, NY (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $-666,666,666, county listing prices down about 6.2% over the past year. Market data for Fort Drum houses and the broader area.
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Fort Drum, NY is in Jefferson County, New York — this guide covers houses in Fort Drum and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,124, with a median household income of $63,194. Census data puts Fort Drum houses at a median value of $-666,666,666 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $269,900, down about 6.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Fort Drum housing market
Fort Drum is in Jefferson County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Fort Drum and the surrounding county market.
Population (Census ACS)
16,124
Median household income
$63,194
County price trend (2025)
4% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Fort Drum market snapshot
Population
16,124
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$63,194
Median Home Value (city)
$-666,666,666
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$269,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,563/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Drum's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $-666,666,666. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $269,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fort Drum has an estimated population of 16,124 and a median household income of $63,194, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fort Drum's Census-reported median home value works out to about -10549.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Fort Drum data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
16,124
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$63,194
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,563
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$269,900
Census place type
CDP
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.34 sq mi
Census GEOID
3626759
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Fort Drum
Schools
WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 8 schools, 3,936 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Fort Drum FAQ
What are houses worth in Fort Drum, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fort Drum at $-666,666,666. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $269,900, down about 6.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Fort Drum, NY?
For owner-occupied houses in Fort Drum, Census ACS data shows a median value of $-666,666,666. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fort Drum, NY?
Fort Drum houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Fort Drum, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Drum's population at approximately 16,124.
What's the median rent in Fort Drum, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fort Drum at approximately $1,563 per month.
What is the median household income in Fort Drum, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fort Drum at approximately $63,194.
Is the Fort Drum housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4% annual change in 2025.
Is Fort Drum, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fort Drum's median home value at about -10549.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Fort Drum, NY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Fort Drum addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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