The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12470 sells for about $499,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $944 a month.
ZIP 12470 — Purling
The Saugerties housing market shows steady demand with a median price of $499,000, reflecting a 13.3% year-over-year increase. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by its appeal to both local residents and those relocating from urban centers. Rental activity has softened slightly, but the overall market remains resilient.
This area is ideal for families seeking a small-town atmosphere, outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the Catskills, and remote workers looking for a balance between nature and accessibility.
Median prices moved up 13.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 14.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12470, Ulster County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Saugerties are generally low and consistent with rural and small-town trends in the Hudson Valley, comparing favorably to larger urban centers in the region.
Schools in the Saugerties Central School District are generally rated as average, with a focus on community-oriented education and extracurricular engagement.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Hudson River and Esopus Creek, with standard wildfire and wind exposure typical of the Catskill foothills.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, small business development along the historic Main Street, and its proximity to the growing Hudson Valley tech and creative corridor.
Property taxes are levied by the town, county, and school district, with rates reflecting the high cost of public services in New York State; exemptions are available for seniors and veterans.
Commuters primarily rely on the New York State Thruway (I-87) for access to Albany to the north or the New York City metropolitan area to the south.
The area features extensive access to the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River waterfront, and local parks like Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex, alongside a vibrant downtown shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, with a mix of long-term residential leases and seasonal short-term rentals catering to tourists.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and a growing base of small businesses and creative professionals.
The area is served by the New York State Thruway and local bus routes, with limited public transit options for long-distance commuting.
Development is focused on sustainable growth and preserving the historic character of the village while expanding recreational infrastructure.
The Ulster County assessment office manages property valuations, with periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Saugerties Central School District taxes and various local fire and utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by flood zone designations near the Hudson River and wildfire risk in forested areas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 12470.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.47.1 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.310 mi
- Windham Mountain Club4.39.5 mi
- Opus 404.616.8 mi
- Bearsville Theater4.718 mi
- feast & floret4.614.5 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.310 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.76.7 mi
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.47.1 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.86.9 mi
- Hunter Scenic Skyride4.29.4 mi
- Olana State Historic Site4.813.4 mi
- Opus 404.616.8 mi
- Saugerties Lighthouse4.716.9 mi
- Clermont State Historic Site4.716.3 mi
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site4.511.7 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.310 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.76.7 mi
- North/South Lake Campground4.66.8 mi
- Laurel House Trail - Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform4.86.7 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.86.9 mi
- Saugerties Marina4.616.9 mi
- Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course4.75.4 mi
- Thunderhart Golf Freehold4.55.4 mi
- Christman's Windham House4.610.8 mi
- Rip Van Winkle Country Club4.68.6 mi
- Price Chopper4.110.9 mi
- Vinnie's Farm Market4.611.4 mi
- Sawyer Chevrolet4.810.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major local hub for sports and community events.
Popular for kayaking, fishing, and scenic views.
Historic site and popular hiking destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.