USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Ulster, New York Ulster QR code


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98.2% of Ulster County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Ulster county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 2.95%. The overall influence score for Ulster is 5.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Ulster, New York with a blue border. Regions of New York that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of New York. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Greene is 44 kilometers to the north, Sullivan is 46 kilometers to the south west and Dutchess is 44 kilometers to the east.

Select from the above list of cities in Ulster County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in New York.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Ulster, New York



Ulster County, New York is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State and has a population of 182,493 as of the 2019 census. The county is primarily rural with small towns and villages dotting its landscape. The median household income is $57,324 and the median home value is $211,400. The majority of the population is White (82.7%) followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), Black or African American (6.2%), and Asian (3.1%).

The county offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, camping, skiing, and fishing. There are also numerous historical sites to explore, including several Revolutionary War sites. The county is home to the Catskill Mountains and has many state parks and lakes to explore. The climate is typical of the Northeast United States with cold winters and warm summers.

In terms of living conditions, Ulster County has a lower rate of poverty than the national average with 9.2% of residents living below the poverty line compared to 11.8% nationally. The unemployment rate is 4%, slightly lower than the national average of 4.4%. The cost of living in Ulster County is slightly higher than the national average but still considered affordable with an index score of 102.9 compared to 100 for the national average.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with New York USDA program details you can also contact:
The New York State Office, located in Syracuse, NY, administers USDA Rural Development programs through ten area offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

USDA Rural Development
New York State Office
441 S. Salina St, Suite 357
Syracuse, NY 13202
Main Telephone Number: (315) 477-6400 Ext. 4
TDD/Voice Number: 711
TTY/TDD Only: 315.477.6447
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