What are the schools like in Ulysses, PA?

Ulysses is served primarily by Northern Potter SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Ulysses?

The median household income in Ulysses, PA is $42,647 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Ulysses, PA?

Ulysses has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.1 inches.

Ulysses, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ulysses, PA affordable or expensive?

Ulysses's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ulysses is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $103,500 and the median rent is $478 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ulysses, PA?

Ulysses has a violent crime rate of 12.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 96.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ulysses, PA a Good Place to Live?

Ulysses is a small town of 636 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $42,647 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Ulysses stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ulysses is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ulysses city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.4

Ulysses's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ulysses costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ulysses, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$478	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,647	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ulysses's violent crime rate is 12.1 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.1 /100k

Property Crime

96.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ulysses is served primarily by Northern Potter SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ulysses, PA	National Avg
School District	Northern Potter SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ulysses sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 61.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ulysses, PA
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	61.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ulysses, PA	National Avg
Population	636	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westfield, PA 11 mi Galeton, PA 13 mi Oswayo, PA 14 mi Sweden Valley, PA 14 mi Stannards, NY 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Ulysses

Ulysses, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16948

Ulysses vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulysses, PA affordable or expensive?

Ulysses's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ulysses roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $103,500 and median rent is $478/month.

What is the crime rate in Ulysses, PA?

Ulysses's violent crime rate is 12.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 96.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ulysses?

Public schools in Ulysses are operated by Northern Potter SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ulysses, PA a good place to live?

Ulysses, PA has a population of 636, a median household income of $42,647, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ulysses?

Ulysses averages 30.4°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 61.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ulysses?

Ulysses, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16948.

What is the population of Ulysses?

The population of Ulysses, Pennsylvania is 636 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ulysses?

Key numbers for living in Ulysses: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $103,500, median household income $42,647, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ulysses side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.