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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$397,800
41% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,630/mo
40% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
28.1%
57% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,361
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$397,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$462,885
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median List Price
$179,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
28.1%
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$1,630/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
23 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$392
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
28.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $397,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $462,885 |
| Median Sale Price | $675,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $392 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,630 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $392 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,361 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 38.3% |