Ulster County

NY · Pop. 179,127 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ulster County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 179,127.

$/Acre: $9,331

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 170.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index115.9

Median Household Income$61,095

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,331

Median Home Price$486K

Acres for Sale2652

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,877 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K470

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak