RANK #355 / 996 · POP 78,725 · NY
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.3%
Sullivan County, New York, distinguishes itself as the historic home of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, a legacy honored today by the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Located in the Catskill Mountains, about 90 minutes northwest of New York City, the county offers a blend of rural charm and natural beauty. Rolling hills, lakes, and the Delaware River provide extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Towns like Livingston Manor, Roscoe, Callicoon, and Narrowsburg feature local shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table dining, contributing to a community atmosphere.
Life in Sullivan County attracts a mix of residents, including those seeking a quieter lifestyle, remote workers, and families. The county's public school districts include Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West, and Tri-Valley. Commute times to New York City by car are around two hours, with bus services also available. The economy is seeing new investments, particularly in sectors such as professional and business services, private education and health services, and leisure and hospitality. The Sullivan County International Airport has also undergone modernization, aiming to support tourism and economic growth.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 5.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Heartland Industrial Park Data Center Campus
Undisclosed (first tenant is a $65B private investment)
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$65,000M | Under Construction |
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Town Line Solar and Battery Storage
RWE Solar Development, LLC
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$200M | Active in Interconnection Queue |
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Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various (e.g., Scale Sustainable I, LLC, Bullrock-NxtGenREA, Delaware River Solar LLC)
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$50M | Operating/Under Construction |
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Sullivan County Broadband Project (ConnectALL)
Archtop Fiber (in partnership with Sullivan County)
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$30M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Sullivan County has a Boom Town Index score of 64/100, ranking #355 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.3% and a median household income of $67,841, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Sullivan County is $220,200 with median rent at $996/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3081, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.3%. Home values changed +1.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.33% of Sullivan County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.