New Paltz, NY cityscape

12561

New Paltz, NY

Total Population
18,136
Median Household Income
$85,539
Median Home Value
$359,400
Median Rent
$1,544

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$85,539
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$359,400
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,544
100% above state median
Median Age
32.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor New Paltz, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 53.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 32.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 15.6% working from home.

Poverty rate of 19.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$85,539
+13.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.28 people

Total Households
6,351
Family Households
35.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
28.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.5%
Total Employed Residents:3,972

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
15.6%
1,011 workers
Public Transit
2.2%
140 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,499
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (15.6% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.1%
8,297 employed
Labor Force
8,916
619 unemployed
Median Age
32.8 years
Per Capita Income
$41,765
Poverty Rate
19.1%