Ulster Fast Facts

Population: 181,860

County Seat: Kingston

Total Area: 1161 sq. miles

Population:  Approx. 181,000

Location:  90 miles north of New York City

Named for the
Irish province of Ulster

Northernmost & largest county in the metropolitan NY area

Kingston is the original capitol of New York State.

Highest elevation:  4,180 ft. (Slide Mt.)

Only county in New York to have three (3) exits off the NY State Thruway (I-87)

Eastern border formed by the Hudson River.

Key towns:  Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, Saugerties, Ellenville, Shandaken, Ulster, Gardiner

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About Ulster County

Ulster County’s 1,126 square miles of land offer an abundance of developed business sites to lease or buy. In addition, there are plenty of greenfields, including “Shovel-Ready” sites ready to be built-to-suit your specific needs. Whether you wish to set your roots down in an urban setting or something more rural, we offer a wide range of options for industrial, commercial, or retail use, warehousing or office, and research and development or manufacturing.

Not only will you benefit from the wide variety of space but also you will profit from the low cost of doing business. Compared to the New York City metropolitan region Ulster County offers:

  • 40-70% lower office space costs
  • 15-20% lower industrial building site costs
  • Housing costs that are up to 65% less
  • More than 50% lower electrical costs - the lowest in New York State

And we offer unparalleled regional, national, and international access to customers and markets via major interstate highways, Amtrak and Metro North commuter rail lines, CSX rail freight, and two international airports.

A Partner for Life

Ulster County's pro-business philosophy and partnerships with local, state, and federal officials makes your location and expansion projects quick and efficient. Securing permits and financing, addressing telecommunications needs, enhancing public utilities and gas and electric services, and even addressing transportation issues, can be coordinated to make implementation of your plans timely and more smooth.

We recognize that your business is unique and we're ready to provide you with the customized services that you need. We'll provide confidential site location assistance, development of incentives and workforce training programs, and act as a liaison with local community groups and governments. Our goal is to make you part of our community.

 

 

 

 

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