New Paltz, NY Area Guide

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New Paltz Area Facts

  • New Paltz has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • New Paltz crime rates are 4% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in New Paltz is 6% higher than the New York average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Paltz? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Moriello Park and Pool
      Peace Park
      Huguenot Street Historic District
      Hasbrouck Park
      Huguenot Riverfront Park
      Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
      Clearwater Park

      Entertainment

      Huguenot Street Historic District
      Historic Huguenot Distric
      Denizen Theater
      Smiley Art Building
      Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
      Fine Arts Building
      McKenna Theatre
      Parker Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Russo's Italian Deli
      Tommy C's Deli
      Murphy's Restaurant & Pub
      P&Gs
      Delish Frozen Yogurt Cafe
      Mexicali Blue
      Snugs
      New Paltz Wine & Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in New Paltz? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in New Paltz.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      29%

      26% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Paltz? The cost of living in New Paltz is 124/100 - which is 6% higher than New York.
      New Paltz
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Paltz? New Paltz crime rates are 2,106, which are 4% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      2,106 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in New Paltz? The median income in New Paltz is $46,528 which is 23% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $46,52816% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,56428% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Paltz a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Dedrick's Pharmacy & Gifts

      Doctors

      D+ Housing

      What are New Paltz home prices? New Paltz home prices are $287,000 - which is equal to New York
      Median home value
      $287,00055% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31338% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does New Paltz have good schools? The New Paltz graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is New Paltz a good place to live? New Paltz has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      6 total surveys

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