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What are the crime rate and median income in Ulster County, New York?
Ulster County averaged 0.78 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 79% lower than the New York rate (3.8). Households here have a median income of $86,271 and the unemployment rate was 4.1% in August 2026. Population: about 182,601 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Ulster County?
From 2021 through 2025, Ulster County averaged 143 reported violent crimes a year, along with 1,221 property crimes. The violent rate, 0.78 per 1,000 people, is 79% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York. Aggravated assaults make up 73% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 4 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Ulster County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 143 | 0.78 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 19 | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.10 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 105 | 0.57 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,221 | 6.6 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 84 | 0.46 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,095 | 5.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 42 | 0.23 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (14 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Ulster County?
The median household in Ulster County earns $86,271 a year, close to the New York median ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $352,500, and the median rent is $1,425 a month. 9.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,679 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 182,601 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $86,271 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,500 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,425 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 69.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.1 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Ulster County?
Ulster County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Ulster County: Hertel Landfill and Mohonk Road Industrial Plant. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 9 high-hazard dams in Ulster County. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Ashokan Dam (213 ft) and Merriman Dam (195 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
2 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Ulster County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 112 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 23 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 4 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Ulster County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 22 highway work zones in Ulster County (8 active that day). Roads listed: US 9W, NY 32 and US 44. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Ulster County?
Federal school lists show 44 public and 14 private schools in the county. 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 84 fire or EMS stations and 21 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bristol Beach State Park, Franny Reese State Park, Minnewaska State Park and Sojourner Truth State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Ulster County
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Ulster County (4 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 35 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: 3 Goldens (Sundown), Arms Traders Of America (Phoenicia), Mid Hudson Sporting Clays LLC (New Paltz) and Saugerties Outfitters INC (Saugerties).
Liquor stores
45 liquor stores are on the map in Ulster County: Best Liquors & Wines INC (Saugerties), Blue Hill Wines & Spirits (Claryville), Bluebird Wine & Spirits (Accord), Blvd Wines LLC (Kingston), Boiceville Wine & Liquor INC (Boiceville), Ellenville Wine & Spirits (Ellenville), Ester Wine & Spirits (Kingston), Falcon Wine & Liquor (Napanoch) and 37 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Ulster County: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Kingston (Kingston).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Ulster County?
Ulster County averaged 143 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.78 per 1,000 residents, 79% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 6.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Ulster County?
$86,271 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Ulster County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,679 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Ulster County?
Ulster County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Ulster County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Ulster County: Hertel Landfill and Mohonk Road Industrial Plant. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Ulster County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 22 highway work zones in Ulster County (8 active that day). Roads listed: US 9W, NY 32 and US 44. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Ulster County?
7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Ulster County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 61,100 | 0.53 | $81,528 |
| Delaware County | 44,487 | 0.53 | $63,337 |
| Dutchess County | 298,220 | 1.2 | $99,478 |
| Greene County | 47,409 | 0.44 | $77,945 |
| Orange County | 406,616 | 1.4 | $97,178 |
| Sullivan County | 79,721 | 1.1 | $72,382 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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