How many renters in the Town of Ulster, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±13.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Ulster, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±13.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.3% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Ulster
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Ulster | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.1% (±2.9 points) | 11.7% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±7.0 points) | 10.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.9% (±8.0 points) | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±6.2 points) | 7.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.3% (±11.5 points) | 49.6% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
The Town of Ulster against Ulster County, its state and the nation
| Town of Ulster | Ulster County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±13.1 points) | 57.2% (±3.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.3% (±11.5 points) | 49.6% (±3.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±4.4 points) | 34.8% (±2.2 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,745 (±$14,394) | $47,196 (±$3,143) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,351 (±$178) | $1,425 (±$48) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Ulster, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ulster County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ulster County, the Town of Ulster ranks 11 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 261 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near the Town of Ulster
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ulster | — | 54.7% (±13.1 points) | — |
| Town of Kingston | 1.8 mi | 60.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 2.9 mi | 59.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Ewen | 4.8 mi | 44.7% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurley (community) | 5.1 mi | 39.2% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rhinebeck | 5.7 mi | 64.5% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hurley | 6.0 mi | 62.1% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glasco | 6.0 mi | 66.8% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bard College | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±61.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Ulster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Marlborough | 61.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Kingston | 60.0% (±59.8 points) |
| 7 | Kingston | 59.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Olive | 58.4% (±30.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Gardiner | 57.8% (±26.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Rochester | 56.8% (±24.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Ulster | 54.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Shandaken | 54.1% (±32.8 points) |
| 13 | Town of Lloyd | 49.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 14 | Town of Saugerties | 47.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Town of Marbletown | 46.9% (±28.2 points) |
| 16 | Town of Plattekill | 45.2% (±16.0 points) |
| 17 | Town of Rosendale | 44.4% (±14.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Ulster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Ulster include them.
The figures for the Town of Ulster include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Katrine, Lincoln Park, Ruby.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Ulster
Are renters in the Town of Ulster rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in the Town of Ulster pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in the Town of Ulster spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Ulster, NY spends 31.7% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ulster town, Ulster County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ulster town, Ulster County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ulster town, Ulster County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ulster town, Ulster County, New York (county subdivision:75935, in state:36 county:111).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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