New York · Metropolitan Area
New Paltz is a small city in New York with a population of 8,028. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Paltz receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. New Paltz offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Paltz is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in New Paltz is $397,800, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,630 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
New Paltz is a highly educated community — 69.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
New Paltz experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches, including 59.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,783 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,871 |
| County GDP | $10,454M |
| Restaurants | 622 |
| Healthcare | 522 |
| Retail | 683 |
| Manufacturing | 205 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,767 |
| 179% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $397,800 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $392 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,630 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,767 |
| 179% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,045/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 522 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.6 inches |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 286 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7499°N, 74.0797°W |
| County FIPS | 36111 |
Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.8% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 4,561/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 23 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 522 |
| Restaurants | 622 |
| Retail Stores | 683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |