Ulysses, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
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
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,139 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $540/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
44°F

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
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ulysses a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.1% (14% 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.

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population602
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,139
Per Capita$25,878
Unemployment3.1%
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%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,388/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
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.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.