Ulster County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 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 Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
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% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% | ▲ +1.1% |
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 May 2026, Ulster County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 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 17 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 (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (17/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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