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Ulysses, New York

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Population in 2010: 4,900.
Population change since 2000: +2.6%
 
Males: 2,319  (47.3%)
Females: 2,581  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14886.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,515 (it was $45,066 in 2000)
Ulysses:

$89,515
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,700 (it was $22,516 in 2000)

Ulysses town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $311,212 (it was $105,900 in 2000)
Ulysses:

$311,212
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $300,865; detached houses: $326,040; townhouses or other attached units: $377,155; in 2-unit structures: $261,861; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $266,062; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $447,005; mobile homes: $106,782
March 2022 cost of living index in Ulysses: 101.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Ulysses, NY (2010)
    • 4,58993.7%White alone
    • 992.0%Hispanic
    • 951.9%Two or more races
    • 471.0%Black alone
    • 491.0%Asian alone
    • 140.3%American Indian alone
    • 40.08%Other race alone
    • 30.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Ulysses detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (19.4%), German (18.7%), Irish (18.7%), Italian (9.9%), United States (8.4%), Polish (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 33.0 square miles.

Population density: 149 people per square mile   (very low).

154 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 0.9% Asia, 0.4% North America).

This town:

3.2%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ulysses town:

2.0% ($2,115)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (41.3 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (67.5 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (182.4 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Trumansburg, NY (1.7 miles ),
Northwest Ithaca, NY (2.3 miles ),
Enfield, NY (2.4 miles ),
Covert, NY (2.6 miles ),
Lansing, NY (2.6 miles ),
Cayuga Heights, NY (2.7 miles ),
Ithaca, NY (2.8 miles ),
Northeast Ithaca, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.52 N, Longitude: 76.62 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Ulysses, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $232,600
  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $417,800
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $281,600
  • 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $173,100
  • 2018: 16 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 2017: 13 buildings, average cost: $381,400
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $190,100
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $441,000
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $196,400
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $126,000
  • 2012: 14 buildings, average cost: $140,200
  • 2011: 13 buildings, average cost: $140,200
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $33,900
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $220,000
  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $201,100
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $201,100
  • 2005: 16 buildings, average cost: $201,100
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $201,100
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $201,100
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2001: 17 buildings, average cost: $104,800
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $104,800
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $104,800
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $104,800
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $104,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Ulysses, NY residents
Average permit cost in Ulysses, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Ulysses, NY
Historical housing units in Ulysses, NY
Most common industries in Ulysses, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (27.3%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (24.0%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
  • Public administration (2.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (30.8%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Ulysses, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (2.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.0%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)

Average climate in Ulysses, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ulysses, New York average temperatures Ulysses, New York average precipitation Ulysses, New York humidity Ulysses, New York wind speed Ulysses, New York snowfall Ulysses, New York sunshine Ulysses, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 59.0. This is better than average.

City:

59.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Ulysses-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/30/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the Ulysses town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 33.9 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ulysses-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 151.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 201.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 199.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 206.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 326.3 miles away from Ulysses center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.3 miles away from Ulysses center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tompkins County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Ulysses:

  • CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • ITHACA DIALYSIS CLINIC (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • CAYUGA RIDGE EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • KENDAL AT ITHACA (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • TOMPKINS COUNTY HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • BEECHTREE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • OAK HILL MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ITHACA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ulysses:

  • Cornell University (about 9 miles; Ithaca, NY; Full-time enrollment: 20,360)
  • Ithaca College (about 10 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 17 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 22 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Cayuga County Community College (about 30 miles; Auburn, NY; FT enrollment: 3,141)
  • Hobart William Smith Colleges (about 31 miles; Geneva, NY; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Corning Community College (about 37 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ulysses: Ithaca Yacht Club (A), Tompkins County Home (B), Lansing Town Marina (C), Camp Comstock (D), Trumansburg Public Golf Course (E), Houghton Poultry Farm (F), Koskinen Farms (G), Trumansburg Village Wastewater Treatment Plant (H), Allisons Acres (I), Spruce Row Campground and Recreational Vehicle Park (J), Ulysses Philomathic Library (K), Ulysses Town Hall (L), Cayuga Nature Center (M), Trumansburg Fire Department (N). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ulysses include: West Hill Community Church (A), Quaker Settlement Church (B), Trumansburg United Methodist Church (C), First Presbyterian Church (D), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (E), Calvary Baptist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Quaker Cemetery (1), Saint James Cemetery (2), Grove Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Glenwood Creek (A), Willow Creek (B), Cold Spring Branch (C), Spring Brook (D), Taughannock Creek (E), Bolter Creek (F), Boardman Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Ulysses: Taughannock Falls State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Emerson Francis Woodward - Businessman.

Tompkins County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

7.4%
55 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
16 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
48 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000
14 people in other group homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Ulysses:

Marital status in Ulysses, NY
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 56.4%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Ulysses:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ulysses, NY (based on Tompkins County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,10234
Catholic7,3447
Evangelical Protestant4,64936
Other2,78813
Orthodox2151
Black Protestant571
None78,409-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Tompkins County:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Tompkins County:

2.39 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
This county:

10.46 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Tompkins County:

6.0%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Tompkins County:

25.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.8%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Ulysses:

  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFLR (1570 AM; 5 kW; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTY COMMUNICATION CORP.)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEHH (1590 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA HTS/HORSEHEAD, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WELM (1410 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LIMITED)
  • WATS (960 AM; 5 kW; SAYRE, PA; Owner: WATS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ulysses:

  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSQG-FM (90.9 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFLR-FM (95.9 FM; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WVBR-FM (93.5 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: CORNELL RADIO GUILD, INC.)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W242AB (96.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WOKN (99.5 FM; SOUTHPORT, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WLVY (94.3 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNGZ (104.9 FM; MONTOUR FALLS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WXHC (101.5 FM; HOMER, NY; Owner: EVES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNYR-FM (98.5 FM; WATERLOO, NY; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBA-FM (98.7 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSQE (91.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB. TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • W205BR (88.9 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Ulysses:

  • W20BT (Channel 20; ITHACA, NY; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WENY-TV (Channel 36; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W07BJ (Channel 7; ITHACA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.7mTotal length
  • $21,403,000Total costs
  • 28,907Total average daily traffic
  • 1,681Total average daily truck traffic
  • 35,213Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ulysses, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ulysses, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ulysses, NY
  • 39.0%Utility gas
  • 27.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Wood
  • 9.2%Electricity
  • 2.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ulysses, NY
  • 41.9%Utility gas
  • 28.7%Electricity
  • 13.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.9%Wood
  • 1.6%No fuel used


Ulysses compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Ulysses on our top lists:

  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse (population 1,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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