Palenville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
990 Population 293/sq mi density
$233,700 Home Value $341,517 Zillow
$1,002 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Palenville, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$233,700
17% below
Zillow: $341,517
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
14% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Palenville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Palenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
83%
Rent
86%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palenville is $233,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,517. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 12.5% 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 1944.

Education

26.5% of adults in Palenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palenville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population990
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$44,296
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$3,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

Home Value$233,700
Rent$1,002
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$341,517
Housing Units636
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,286/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain67.7 in/yr
Elevation1,138 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Palenville was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.