Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 39% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
13%
New Paltz, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,873
Population
7,406
Renter Mix
70% Rent
Upstate New York’s mountains and forests are in your backyard in this idyllic riverside college town
College
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Suburb
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River
Tucked beneath the dramatic ridgeline of the Shawangunk Mountains, New Paltz, NY carries the rare distinction of being home to one of the oldest continuously inhabited streets in the United States. Huguenot Street, settled in the late 1600s, still stands as a living landmark at the center of a town that balances deep history with an energetic, forward-leaning spirit. The State University of New York at New Paltz anchors the local economy and gives the town a steady creative pulse, with galleries, live performances, and community events woven into everyday life throughout the year.
Neighborhoods range from the walkable, character-filled blocks surrounding the historic village center to quieter residential pockets closer to the surrounding countryside. The housing mix reflects that variety, offering everything from converted historic properties and cozy cottages to apartment communities with updated finishes in low-rise and mid-rise buildings. Renters looking for something with more space can also find townhome-style options on the town's quieter edges.
With the Catskill Mountains to the north and the Hudson River Valley spreading out in every direction, New Paltz is one of those rare places where a genuinely distinctive sense of place comes built in. Living here means the outdoors is always close, the college calendar keeps things lively, and the town's independent character never really fades.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,411
Average: $76,046
Education
3,490
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,168
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Paltz has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
70%
Non-Renters
30%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in New Paltz, NY is $1,529 for a studio, $1,876 for one bedroom, $2,126 for two bedrooms, and $3,339 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Paltz has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,876/month
573 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Paltz, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
382 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
622 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Phillies Bridge Farm Project
- Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
- Delaware & Hudson Canal Museum
- Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.