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New Paltz, New York

Introduction to New Paltz, New York

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.

New Paltz History

Located within the Town of New Paltz, New Paltz is a hamlet in Ulster County. The French Huguenots founded this place in 1678, and the Esopus Wars influenced European migration to the area. Officially incorporated in 1887, the community was named in honor of Pfalz in Germany.

New Paltz and Nearby Attractions

  • Minnewaska State Park Preserve
  • Hasbrouck House
  • Splashdown
  • Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
  • Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
  • Huguenot Street

Things To Do In New Paltz

The Ulster County Fair and St. Joseph's Festa is celebrated in July, while the Hudson Valley Rib Festival is celebrated in August. Festivities of Old New Paltz Day are held in September. Splashdown is a water park near New Paltz. The Bevier House Museum, the Trolley Museum of New York, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and the Hasbrouck House are museums not far from the village. Situated on the Hudson River, Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park provides recreational provisions for boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. It also has picnic and camping areas.

New Paltz Transportation

Air transportation is available at Stewart International Airport.

New Paltz Higher Education

SUNY New Paltz is the local college. Marist College, Dutchess Community College, and Vassar College are located near New Paltz.

High Points

New Paltz strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNew Paltz Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%New Paltz College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%New Paltz Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of New Paltz, NY

Comparing New Paltz to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men11
Senior Citizens11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built48
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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