Location: Located near Watertown, NY, in Jefferson County, Fort Drum is situated in one of the most unique and beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to our west and the Adirondack Mountains to our east. Fort Drum is home to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Mountain Division; two Brigade Combat Teams; and about 40 tenant organizations. The surrounding communities are very supportive of our military Service members and Families.
Cost of Living: Watertown, NY cost of living is 3.1% higher than the U.S. average. High utility costs in the winter increase the cost of living during the winter season. New York has some of the highest property taxes in the nation.
Base Operator: 315-772-6011 or DSN 312-772-6011
Area Population: Watertown, NY: 27,823; Jefferson County: 119,504
Housing: Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, LLC, a partnership between the U.S. Army and Lendlease, provides quality privatized on post communities for families stationed in the North Country.
Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes (FDMCH) maintains 3,782 homes on post varying from 2 - 5 bedrooms. Each home comes equipped with garage & automatic opener, private outdoor space, ample storage and washer & dryer hookups. Your rental rate covers utilities, weekly trash & recycling pick up, 24-hour emergency maintenance response, the assistance of a dedicated property management staff and an exclusive invitation to take advantage of all Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes' amenities and events.
We encourage every applicant to start the advanced application process in order to have the most time to plan their on-post move. Contact us today at 315.955.6644 or welcomehome@fdmch.com.
Apply, view photos and floor plans at www.fortdrummch.com.
The overall housing market in the local Fort Drum area changes with deployments and re-deployments greatly affecting occupancy rates. Contact FDMCH at (315)955-6644 or Army Community Housing (ACH) at (315)772-9397 or DSN (315)772-9397 for assistance with your off post housing search.
Base Location
10000 10th Mountain Division Drive Fort Drum, NY 13602
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