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Ulster County

#23 in Best Counties for Families in New York
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Ulster County is located in New York with a population of 180,129. In Ulster County, most residents own their homes. In Ulster County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ulster County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Ulster County are above average.
    Population
    180,129

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $221,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,053
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Ulster County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      86.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      155.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,089.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      26.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Ulster County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,652
    National
    $55,322
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