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Fonda, NY
Village in Montgomery County, New York.
Population
596
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,105
ZIP codes
0
Fonda and its ZIP codes
Fonda at a glance
- Fonda is about 2.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,300 a year, 43% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (73% below New York) and median rent is $857 a month.
Local data for Fonda, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fonda, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,300
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (133), German Americans (107), Italian Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Fonda.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,523
19,548 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$333M
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
How people get to work
Fonda, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fonda, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
893
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
139
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 7°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fonda, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Fonda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FultonvilleVillage | 0.6 mi | 0.5 |
| JohnstownCity | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Tribes HillCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.3 |
| GloversvilleCity | 6.6 mi | 5 |
| Fort JohnsonVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| AmsterdamCity | 9.4 mi | 5.9 |
| CanajoharieVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Palatine BridgeVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| HagamanVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BroadalbinVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MayfieldVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| NellistonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort PlainVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Caroga LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| AmesVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EsperanceVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fonda, NY in?
- Fonda is in Montgomery County, New York.
- What is the population of Fonda, NY?
- About 596 people live in Fonda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fonda?
- Nearby places include Fultonville (0.6 mi), Johnstown (3.8 mi), Tribes Hill (4 mi), Gloversville (6.6 mi), Fort Johnson (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023