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Ulster
County Town Map
Why Ulster
County?
Ulster County, NY has everything you’re looking for as a place to live, work and play. Enjoy the all the superb recreational, commercial, educational, and historical opportunities that Ulster County has to offer.
Each of the 20 towns in Ulster County contributes a unique flavor to the County. Enjoy access to the Hudson River from Marlboro, Lloyd, Esopus, Kingston or Saugerties. Experience a wealth of historical places of interest, including Huguenot Street in New Paltz and the Stockade District in the City of Kingston. Hike or ski the Catskills in the Towns of Denning, Shandaken, and Hardenburg. Be awe-stricken by the great views at Minnewaska State Park in the Town of Rochester and of the Resevoir in the Town of Olive and Town of Hurley. Take advantage of additional outdoor recreational opportunities in Gardiner, Shawangunk, Rosendale, Wawarsing, and Plattekill. Shop the quaint specialty shops or enjoy the culture of Woodstock and New Paltz. Find what you need at the major retail outlets in the Town of Ulster, including the Hudson Valley Mall. Further your education at SUNY New Paltz or Ulster Community College in the Town of Marbletown. There is no doubt that Ulster County is a year-round destination full of entertainment, adventure, culture and history.
Ulster
County Fast Facts (2004)
Size
and Location
1,126.6 Square Miles
70 Miles North of New York City
45 Miles South of Albany
Population
2000 Census
177,749
1990 Census
165,304
2020 Population Projection
203,600
Economy
2000 Median Household Income $42,551
Top Three Employment Factors
Government
24%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
19%
Education and Health Services
16%
Transportation
- NYS
Thruway (I-87) interchanges at New Paltz (Exit 18),
Kingston (19) and Saugerties (20)
- CSX
Freight line along the eastern boarder of the county
- Ulster
County Rural Transportation, the City of Kingston and
six private companies provide bus service in the area
- Airport—Albany
and Stewart less that 1 hour from Kingston
Water
and Sewer
- 18
publicly owned sewage treatment plants with a combined
capacity of 16.8 million gallons per day
- 137
community water supply systems serve over 50% of the
County’s population
Utilities
- Service
is provided by Central Hudson Electric and Gas for the
majority of the County.
New York State Electric and Gas hold the electric
franchise in the Towns of Hardenburgh, Shawangunk and
Shandaken
Education
- Nine
public school districts
- Two
colleges—SUNY New Paltz & Ulster County Community
College
Major
Open Space
- Catskill
Forest Preserve—160,000 acres of State preserved land
- Minnewaska
State Park—access to over 12,000 acres
- Mohonk
Preserve—6,500+ acres
Public
Parks—Ulster County maintains two public parks—Ulster
Landing Park with 3,000 feet of Hudson River frontage and
New Paltz Park with 150 acres and a 50 meter poolUlster
County Median Home Price Stats
Year
Median Price
2005
$250,000
2004
$215,000
2003
$183,000
2002
$139,900
2001
$123,750
2000
$115,250
Ulster
County Quarterly Median Home Price
2nd
Quarter 2006
$245,000
1st Quarter 2006
$246,000
2nd Quarter 2005
$250,000
2nd
Quarter 2004
$218,250
Helpful
Links
Ulster County parcel/tax maps: www.gis.co.ulster.ny.us
Neighborhood Demographics: www.bestplaces.net/nhood/
School Reports: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/projects/reportcards/stories/
Satellite Pictures: www.terraserver-usa.com/
Environmental Reports: www.epa.gov/enviro/html/em/index.html
Real Estate Tax Info (inc, grievance info, STAR): http://www.orps.state.ny.us
Map Search: http://gis.co.ulster.ny.us/pviewer/webpages/Thirdlevel/municiple.htm
Crime Stats: http://www.homefair.com
Lead Hazards: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/
Radon Hazards: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Flood Risk Info: www.FloodSmart.gov
Ulster County: http://www.co.ulster.ny.us
Ulster Tourism: www.ulstertourism.info
Ulster County Development Corp (UCDC): www.ulsterny.com
Denning: http://www.Denning.us
Ellenville: http://www.ellenvilleny.org/
Esopus: http://www.Esopus.com
Gardiner: www.townofgardiner.com
Hardenburgh: http://www.townofhardenburgh.org/
Hurley: http://www.town.Hurley.ny.us
Kingston, City of: http://www.ci.Kingston.ny.us
Kingston, Town of: http://www.town.Kingston.ny.us
Lloyd: http://www.townofLloyd.com
Marbletown: http://www.Marbletown.net
New Paltz, Town of: http://www.townofNewPaltz.org
New Paltz, Village of: http://www.villageofnewpaltz.org/portal/
Olive: http://www.town.Olive.ny.us
Plattekill: http://town.Plattekill.ny.us
Rosendale: http://www.townofRosendale.com
Saugerties, Town of: http://www.Saugerties.ny.us
Shandaken: http://www.shandaken.us/
Shawangunk: http://www.Shawangunk.org
Ulster: http://www.townofUlster.org
Woodstock: http://www.Woodstockny.org
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