Ulster County, NY

Living in Ulster County

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 53
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 72
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Schools 43
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Residents

179k Population -4.1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$230k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$937 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ulster County

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in Ulster County

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 4 18
Feb 25 3 17
Mar 33 4 13
Apr 44 4 4
May 55 5 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 5 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 4
Dec 27 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ulster County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ulster County, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ulster County, NY

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High Meadow School
9 miles, SE
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Woodstock Day School
13 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Ulster County, NY

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Bard College
19 miles, E
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Marist College
23 miles, SE
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Vassar College
26 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ulster County, NY

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Airports

Airports near Ulster County, NY

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