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Rosendale, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
898
Population
461/sq mi density
$61,375
Median Income
$39,285 per capita
$250,300
Home Value
$399,139 Zillow
$1,009
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,375 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,300 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 116 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8491°N, 74.0736°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ulster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Rosendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").