At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$27,906 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $188,667
Median Rent
$930/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Ulster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ulster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ulster a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ulster residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,906. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ulster is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,667. Median rent is $930/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
11.8% of adults in Ulster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ulster has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population294
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$930
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$188,667
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation800 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband58.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.