Housing affordability · NY · 2024
Ulster Housing Affordability
52nd most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio
Ulster at a glance
Ulster shows a counter-intuitive pattern: home prices relative to income (4.1×) are below the New York state median, yet a higher-than-average share of renters face cost burden — typically reflecting a concentration of lower-income households in the local rental market.
At Ulster's median household income of $86,271, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $1,425 would commit 20% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.
For owner-occupied households, 19% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — the standard definition of owner cost burden.
Ulster FAQ
What is the median home price in Ulster?
The median home value in Ulster, NY is $352,500 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 17% below the New York state median of $423,800.
Is Ulster an affordable place to buy a home?
Ulster is rated Moderate on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 4.1×, meaning the median home costs roughly 4.1 years of median household income ($86,271). 3.5×–5.0× indicates moderate pressure.
What is the average rent in Ulster?
The median gross rent in Ulster is $1,425 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.
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