At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$23,922 per capita
Home Value
$397,800
Zillow: $462,885
Median Rent
$1,630/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
890/100K
2,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How New Paltz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Paltz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Paltz a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Paltz residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,922. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Paltz is $397,800 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,885. Median rent is $1,630/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
New Paltz reports 890 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,186/100K.
Education
69.8% of adults in New Paltz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Paltz has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,028
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density4,561/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$23,922
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
C+
Home Value$397,800
Rent$1,630
Ownership28.1%
Zillow$462,885
Housing Units2,361
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent890/100K
Property2,186/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation286 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+36.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries22
Did You Know?
New Paltz was founded in 1887.
The median home in New Paltz was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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