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Ulster, PA

Pennsylvania

Ulster is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 294. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
294 Population 387/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $27,906 per capita
$165,300 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $930/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $165,300
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

How Ulster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population294
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden33.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation800 ft (244 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband58.4%
Libraries10

Is Ulster a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ulster receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ulster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ulster is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ulster is $165,300, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ulster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ulster has a population of 294 with a density of 387 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%).

Population

294
Total Population
387
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ulster vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Ulster vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ulster is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Ulster vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,906
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone97.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ulster is $165,300, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,300
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden33.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
Ulster has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall42.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation800 ft (244 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density387/sq mi
Coordinates41.8485°N, 76.5070°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 58.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density387/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.4%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone97.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%

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