There are many reasons to choose the City of Fulton as your new place to call home.
Here are some of the reasons that others have chosen to live in Fulton. Newcomers compliment on the ease of adjusting and settling into our community because of the highly rated schools, inviting churches, great sports programs, the variety of volunteer opportunities and safe, friendly neighborhoods.
FULTON’S TOP TEN:
This list generated from others who have relocated to Fulton.
1. Safe and secure small-town community located on the Mississippi River.
2. Schools — Public and Private; all the school buildings located within the City limits. Strong academic achievement and broad spectrum of sport activities. For more information visit: www.riverbendschools.org or www.unitychristian.com.
3. Child Care — accommodations for working parents include taking children from the Centers to respective schools in the a.m. and escorting them back after school; also offers late-in-the day hours.
4. Close proximity (within ten minutes) to top amenities: YWCA; multiplex movie theater; casino; performing arts venues; dance studios; plus, national chain shopping opportunities that include Walmart, Kohls, Maurices, Farm & Fleet, Home Depot, Jewel/Osco, Walgreens, Hy-Vee Grocery (with a Starbucks!). See out Business Directory for more information.
5. Less than 10 minutes from MercyOne Hospital; full-service facility with an emergency department; plus local medical, dental, and fitness facilities.
6. Downtown shopping and eating establishments in a registered historic district.
7. City-owned attractions: Heritage Canyon (1850s historic village); de Immigrant authentic Dutch Windmill; Windmill Cultural Center; Fulton Historic (Martin House) Museum, Andresen Nature Center and a Marina.
8. Affordable and higher-end housing available for sale and rent. Re-sale value is an added asset.
9. Pride in property ownership – city is neat and clean in appearance.
10. One feature that sets Fulton apart is the variety and volume of volunteer opportunities. Statistics validate that communities that provide these avenues to newcomers realize a higher and more satisfied relation adjustment for its new residents.
