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New Paltz, New York, in Ulster county, is 40 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 69 miles N of New York, New York. The village is home to some 6,034 residents.
In New Paltz, about 14% of adults are married. People in New Paltz have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 27% of New Paltz is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.
There are more females than males in New Paltz than is typical.
In 2000, New Paltz had a median family income of $51,186. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Paltz.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($11,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Paltz. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 29% of the housing in New Paltz was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In New Paltz, 67% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in New Paltz it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Comparing New Paltz to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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