Ulster County Public RecordsNew York

As of 2022, Ulster County, NY, has a population of approximately 182,000. The median age is 44.7 years, with 48.7% male and 51.3% female residents. Racially, the county is 82% White, 5.6% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and 7.9% identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. Other races, including Native American and multiracial, make up about 4.5%.

Ulster County, NY, had 128,437 registered voters as of November 2023: 41% Democrat, 26% Republican, 25% unaffiliated, 8% other parties. The county conducts local, state, federal, and school board elections, with notable turnout around 65% in presidential years. Recent results in 2022 saw Democrats winning major offices. There are over 80 polling locations, overseen by the bipartisan Board of Elections. Key issues include housing affordability and environmental protection. Administrative reforms have increased early voting sites. The two main parties are Democratic and Republican, with minor party influence in close races.

Ulster County, NY has 52 public schools serving about 20,000 students, with a high school graduation rate of 87%. Approximately 33% of residents over 25 have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county is home to SUNY New Paltz and Ulster County Community College, supporting adult education. School districts score an average of 6/10 on GreatSchools ratings. Programs include AP, vocational training, and special education. School safety initiatives and resource officers are active, maintaining below-average incident rates.

Ulster County, NY, reports an unemployment rate of approximately 3.2% as of early 2024. Key industries include healthcare (19%), education (15%), retail trade (12%), and accommodation/food services (10%). The predominant occupations are in education, administrative support, and healthcare. Around 77% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 29 minutes; 27% work outside the county, mainly traveling to Dutchess and Orange counties. Remote work has grown, accounting for nearly 17% of the employed population.

Ulster County, NY, offers diverse housing, from historic Kingston homes to rural Woodstock retreats. As of 2023, median home values are around $375,000, rising about 7% year-over-year. Homeownership rates hover near 65%, while median rents are approximately $1,500/month. Neighborhoods like New Paltz cater to students and young professionals, while Saugerties and Stone Ridge attract families and retirees. Property taxes average 2.5% of assessed value, translating to about $6,000–$8,000 annually for median-priced homes. The market remains competitive, with limited inventory driving prices upward.

Ulster County, NY, has seen a moderate crime rate in recent years. According to 2023 data, the overall crime rate is approximately 1,350 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the New York State average. Violent crime accounts for about 180 incidents per 100,000, while property crime is higher at around 1,170 incidents per 100,000. Local law enforcement actively encourages community involvement and transparent reporting, with crime rates generally declining by 5% compared to the previous year. Residents report strong confidence in public safety efforts countywide.