Why Mid-Hudson Valley

 

The Mid-Hudson Valley offers the ideal combination of an unspoiled environment and proximity to major metropolitan areas. The HVBC is located in Kingston, NY which is a classic New England-style town located on the Hudson River minutes from historic Woodstock, NY.

Culture and Outdoor Activities: Along with natural beauty and immediate access to skiing, hiking and fishing, the Mid-Hudson Valley offers a full array of shopping opportunities. Both Kingston and Woodstock provide a wide variety of cultural and music events, as well as all types of shops and restaurants.

Affordable Housing: Area housing is available in every style and price range, including classic Victorians, mountain getaways, historic stone houses and a full array of split-levels, townhouses, contemporaries and farms. The average wage in Ulster County is $22,136 and the median home price is $117,664.

Quality Schools: The area is home to a wide variety of public and private schools. Ulster County's instructional expenditure-per-student, teacher/pupil ratio and SAT test scores are all well above the nation's average.