Ulster County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of July 2026
What is Ulster County, NY’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Ulster County, NY in its market cycle?
Ulster County, NY is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Ulster County, NY?
Our model forecasts Ulster County, NY’s home prices to hold flat over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Ulster County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $453K | ▲ +2.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▼ -7.6% |
| Months of Supply | 6.6 | ▲ +8.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 659 | ▼ -6.9% |
| Homes Sold | 100 | ▼ -14.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $288 | ▲ +15.2% |
How has Ulster County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ulster County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Ulster County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ulster County, NY?
The median sale price in Ulster County, NY is $453K, having risen 2.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Ulster County, NY?
Ulster County, NY scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Ulster County, NY's Alpha Score?
Ulster County, NY's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Ulster County, NY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.