The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12492 sells for about $760,000, or $468 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.94% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 12492 — Lexington
The Woodstock housing market remains stable with high demand for limited inventory, keeping prices elevated. While the pace of sales has moderated compared to previous years, the area's appeal as a destination for remote workers and second-home buyers continues to support property values.
This ZIP is ideal for families, artists, and remote workers seeking a high quality of life, proximity to nature, and a strong community atmosphere.
Median prices moved down 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 1.3% — 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 9.9%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 12492, 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 Woodstock remain low and are generally considered favorable compared to regional averages in the Hudson Valley.
The area is served by the Onteora Central School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and student support.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding and severe weather events, with insurance premiums reflecting the area's rural, wooded topography.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of tourism, arts, and a growing population of remote workers, though large-scale industrial development remains limited.
Property taxes are levied at the local, county, and school district levels, with rates influenced by the Ulster County assessment cycle and local school budget approvals.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with travel times to major employment hubs like Kingston or Albany ranging from 30 to 60 minutes.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring extensive hiking trails in the Catskill Mountains, local art galleries, and a vibrant village center with boutique shopping.
The rental market is tight with high demand from seasonal visitors and long-term residents, leading to upward pressure on rents and limited vacancy.
The local economy is anchored by the tourism, hospitality, and creative arts sectors, with significant support from the regional service industry.
Public transit is limited; the area relies heavily on private vehicle infrastructure and regional highway access.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character and historic integrity of the village.
The Ulster County assessment office manages property valuations, with periodic reassessments to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising due to increased wildfire and storm risk assessments in the Catskill region.
The state continues to see net domestic out-migration, though specific rural areas like Woodstock have seen localized interest from urban relocators.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a comprehensive property condition disclosure statement from sellers, with a credit option if not provided.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 12492.
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 Park4.415.5 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.35.1 mi
- Windham Mountain Club4.37.4 mi
- Opus 404.618.1 mi
- Bearsville Theater4.714 mi
- Emerson Resort & Spa4.510.4 mi
- Belleayre Mountain Ski Center4.510 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.35.1 mi
- Rail Explorers: Catskills Division4.88.2 mi
- Hunter Scenic Skyride4.25.8 mi
- Emerson Kaleidoscope4.310.5 mi
- Opus 404.618.1 mi
- Overlook Mountain House ruins4.813.9 mi
- Catskill Mountain House Site4.914.8 mi
- Overlook Fire Tower4.814.2 mi
- New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center4.618.7 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.35.1 mi
- Mountain Top Arboretum4.79.8 mi
- Devil's Path Trail4.812.1 mi
- The Windham Path4.89.1 mi
- Kaaterskill Rail Trail4.811.8 mi
- Christman's Windham House4.67.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular hiking destination with historic ruins and panoramic views.
The historic heart of the community, hosting local events and markets.
Iconic venue for live music and cultural performances.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.