In addition, Fort Ann is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Fort Ann is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Fort Ann’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small village, Fort Ann doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Fort Ann is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.63% of adults 25 and older in the village have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Fort Ann in 2022 was $33,360, which is lower middle income relative to New York, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $133,440 for a family of four. However, Fort Ann contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Fort Ann home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fort Ann residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Fort Ann include Irish, Italian, English, Scottish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Fort Ann is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
