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4 discussions from residents and visitors

Scarlett Howard

What I wish I knew before living in New Paltz

Hey, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 22.4%, which is higher than I expected. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. ...

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Jacob Price

Moving to New Paltz -what should I know?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $397,800 on average. Rent is about $1,630/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective.

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Scarlett Howard

Raising a family in New Paltz -thoughts?

I've been here for 8 years and The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -New Paltz sits at 890.2 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks for reading. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Scarlett Howard

Thinking about relocating to New Paltz from Los Angeles

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 16 months ago and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,630 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspectiv...

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