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48 ZIP codes •
Population: 188,340
Should you buy in Ulster County, NY?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
🏠For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)
Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.
📈For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5
(47/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
⚠️Risks to Know
2 flags
High vacancy:
15.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
Tenant-protective state:
Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
6.2% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investability★★★★★
Avg Home Value$461,782
Avg Monthly Rent$1,756
ZIP Codes48
Market Trends — Ulster County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Ulster County Real Estate
With 188,340 residents across 46 cities, Ulster County shows thin fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines — a region that demands real local knowledge.
The investment case for Ulster County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.
Demographics in Ulster show real pressure — $N/AK median income is muted relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Investor Insight: With 845 students living off-campus, Ulster County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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