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Cost of living in New Paltz summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Paltz. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Paltz is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Paltz is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in New Paltz is $496,651.
The median income in New Paltz is $52,774.
New Paltz's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Paltz Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Paltz | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 154 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New Paltz, NY Weather
The average high in New Paltz is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | New Paltz |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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New Paltz Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Paltz
The current population in New Paltz is 8,314. The population has increased 23.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,314 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 8,028 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 7,732 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 7,378 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 7,169 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,165 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,175 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 7,040 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,034 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,055 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 6,945 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,898 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,900 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 6,769 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,749 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Paltz
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New Paltz is:
63.5% White with 5,277 White residents.
7.0% African American with 582 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 473 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 185 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 525 Two Or More residents.
15.0% Hispanic with 1,249 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Paltz | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in New Paltz
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New Paltz is 56.8% female with 4,722 female residents.
New Paltz is 43.2% male with 3,592 male residents.
| Gender | New Paltz | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Paltz for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in New Paltz completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in New Paltz completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in New Paltz completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in New Paltz completed some college.
1.0% of adults in New Paltz completed associate's degree.
42.0% of adults in New Paltz completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in New Paltz completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in New Paltz completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in New Paltz completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Paltz | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Paltz, New York
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8.4% of households in New Paltz earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in New Paltz earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in New Paltz earn $15,000 to $24,999.
18.3% of households in New Paltz earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in New Paltz earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.4% of households in New Paltz earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in New Paltz earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in New Paltz earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in New Paltz earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in New Paltz earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Paltz | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.3% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
