Residents in Ulster County consider economic issues to be major priorities. In fact, both reducing taxes and keeping businesses in the area are among the five leading priorities for county residents overall.
» Economic Statistics
Avg. commute time
25.1 min
Working outside county of residence
31%
Source: Census 2005
Number of Establishments
Total for all sectors
4,841
Retail trade
800
Construction
660
Accommodation & food services
535
Health care & social assistance
510
Professional, scientific, & technical services
474
Other services (except public administration)
428
Real estate & rental & leasing
220
Manufacturing
205
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service
204
Finance & insurance
187
Wholesale trade
153
Arts, entertainment, & recreation
145
Transportation & warehousing
118
Information
94
Educational services
59
Forestry, fishing & hunting, & ag support services
