Population 17,326 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Paltz
Household size in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in New Paltz are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in New Paltz is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Paltz: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. New Paltz has a lower share of single-parent households than most New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Paltz
Renters in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in New Paltz than nationally: 46.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 41 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in New Paltz: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in New Paltz is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,118 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,194 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,374 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,524 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Paltz costs $1,524 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in New York overall ($1,794). Rent has climbed $406 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Paltz
Bachelor's degrees in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
New Paltz is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in New Paltz: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Paltz
| Period | New Paltz | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in New Paltz than nationally: unemployment was 7.4%, against 5.4%. Only 45 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Paltz compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Paltz | 2.19 | 40.4 | 6.5% | 46.3% | 7.1% | 1969 | $1,524 | 65.4% | 97.3% | 7.4% |
| Ohioville | 2.65 | 46.8 | 6.6% | 29.5% | 8.5% | 1978 | $1,322 | 52.9% | 92.1% | 7.7% |
| Springtown | 2.51 | 50.2 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 15.4% | 1975 | $1,325 | 66.8% | 96.5% | 6.8% |
| Kyserike | 2.68 | 43.2 | 17.3% | 23.6% | 24.2% | 1957 | $1,097 | 68.5% | 93.5% | 8.6% |
| Clintondale | 2.52 | 40.6 | 9.8% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 1981 | $1,904 | 28.8% | 94.3% | 6.4% |
| Highland | 2.41 | 45.5 | 7.3% | 31.4% | 9.3% | 1977 | $1,806 | 41.9% | 95.1% | 6.0% |
| Modena | 2.64 | 43.1 | 10.9% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 1981 | $1,417 | 27.2% | 89.1% | 1.7% |
| High Falls | 2.47 | 45.2 | 12.4% | 23.5% | 15.2% | 1957 | $1,732 | 56.1% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Tillson | 2.35 | 53.0 | 4.8% | 18.7% | 16.2% | 1960 | $1,143 | 47.4% | 96.3% | 0.7% |
| Gardiner | 2.55 | 45.3 | 8.8% | 24.9% | 17.7% | 1982 | $1,570 | 35.4% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| Ireland Corners | 2.06 | 49.9 | 3.4% | 13.1% | 25.9% | 1974 | $1,844 | 56.4% | 97.3% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Paltz. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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