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Ulysses, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
602 Population 149/sq mi density
$45,139 Median Income $25,878 per capita
$102,800 Home Value $135,205 Zillow
$540 Median Rent 48.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,139 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $540/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ulysses, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,139
40% below
$25,878 per capita
Home Value
$102,800
64% below
Zillow: $135,205
Median Rent
$540/mo
54% below
48.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ulysses Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ulysses's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
36%
Rent
46%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ulysses a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ulysses residents earn a median household income of $45,139 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,878. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 466 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ulysses is $102,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,205. Median rent is $540/month, with 48.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Ulysses reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,215/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Ulysses hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ulysses has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population602
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,139
Per Capita$25,878
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,800
Rent$540
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$135,205
Housing Units276
Rent Burden48.8%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property1,215/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,388/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,227 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ulysses was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.