Living in Ulster, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ulster · Census data 2020–2024
Ulster has 1,051 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $76,250 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $173,700, the median rent is $854/month.
Ulster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ulster at a glance
- Population
- 1,051
- Median age
- 55.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $173,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ulster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ulster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ulster the median home value is $173,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Ulster median household income
The median household income in Ulster is $76,250 and the income per person is $39,763. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ulster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 486
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.34
Ulster demographics
- Population
- 1,051
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 445
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ulster ›
Education in Ulster
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Ulster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ulster
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Ulster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster | 1,051 | $76,250 | $173,700 | $854 |
| Sheshequin | 1,256 | $62,321 | $212,900 | $1,075 |
| Smithfield | 1,467 | $77,500 | $207,600 | $861 |
| East Smithfield | 208 | $68,500 | $200,000 | $725 |
| Greens Landing | 593 | $69,219 | $119,000 | $1,154 |
| North Towanda | 983 | $28,906 | $172,700 | $571 |
| Athens | 3,243 | $53,000 | $167,200 | $842 |
| Burlington | 188 | $60,682 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Towanda | 2,791 | $60,888 | $166,900 | $996 |
More for people moving to Ulster
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What is the median household income in Ulster, PA?
The median household income in Ulster is $76,250, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ulster?
The median home value in Ulster is $173,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ulster?
The median gross rent in Ulster is $854 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is Ulster, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Ulster?
The median age in Ulster is 55.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ulster?
The average commute to work in Ulster is 24 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ulster?
The unemployment rate in Ulster is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ulster?
15.3% of adults in Ulster have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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