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Ulster, New York

town

At a glance

12,675
Population
$301,100
Median home value (all homes)
1% below U.S. median
$1,351/mo
Median rent
0% above U.S. median
$79,769
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
21.2 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates25.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ulster
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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