Real Estate Investing in Ulster, Pennsylvania

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 4,674 • Bradford County

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Should you buy in Ulster, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • High vacancy: 18.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $233,291
Avg Monthly Rent $1,085
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Ulster Real Estate

Ulster, PA covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are thin — this is not a market to enter casually.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Ulster is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Ulster are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Pennsylvania.

Ulster's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Sayre, PA

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Avg Home Value
$233,291
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,085
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sayre, PA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sayre, PA metro
0
Days to pending
6.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ulster, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulster, PA

How quickly do rentals get leased in Ulster, PA?

Ulster, PA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,085/mo.

What is the tenant pool like in Ulster, PA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Ulster, PA. The rental market absorbs $1,085/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Ulster, PA?

For rental operators, Ulster, PA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Is Ulster, PA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Ulster, PA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How expensive is real estate in Ulster, PA?

The median home value in Ulster, PA is roughly $233K. That puts it reasonable relative to the PA statewide average.

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