New Paltz New York Community Overview

New Paltz New York Community Overview

People looking to relocate to New Paltz New York are interested in learning more about the area. Previously I posted a

New Paltz NY Relocation Package . With links and information to be used when relocating.

A community overview of the New Paltz area is helpful as well.

The population growth since 2000 is 8%. With a total population of 18,279 and a desity of 300 people per mile. Average household size is 2.3 and there are 26% of households with children. New Paltz has 6790 households and the median age is 30.28.

Currently there are 96 single family homes on the Ulster County MLS. This includes condos, townhouses, and all single family residents. The housing inventory is 54.8% owner occupied, 38.5% rented and 6.7% vacant. Annual residential turnover is 16%, the 5 or more year residency is 38% with a median year residency of 3.46%. Average rents are $754 for a studio, $817 for one bedroom, $979 two bedrooms, $1241 three bedroom and $1541 four bedroom.

The crime rate in New Paltz is well below the national average. The national average is 1.0. In New Paltz, murder is .31, rape .58, robbery .09, assault .77, burglary .39, larceny .73, auto theft .1. The total crime rate in New Paltz is .36.

The climate and weather are typical of the northeastern United States with four seasons. The variable temperatures are January high 32, low 17 and in July the average high is 80 and the low 63.

The weather risk is below the national average. With a US national average risk of 100, New Paltz has an average of 73 for hurricane, 68 for earthquake, 33 for tornado, 115 wind, 24 hail, giving New Paltz a overal risk of 57 for weather.

Median income for New Paltz is $57993. 83% of the population is white collar and 17% blue collar. Unemployment rate is 7.7.

The educational climate in New Paltz is higher then the national average. Those with Grad Degrees 22.4%, Bach Degree 25.9%, Assoc Degree 8%, some College 13.9%, High School Grad 23.2 %, some High School 4.6%, no high school 2%.

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