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New Paltz, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,028
Population
4,561/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$23,922 per capita
$397,800
Home Value
$462,885 Zillow
$1,630
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
890
Violent Crime/100K
2,186 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$397,800 home value, $1,630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
890 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Paltz experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 286 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7499°N, 74.0797°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ulster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
New Paltz has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").