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New Paltz, New York

village · Ulster County

At a glance

8,314
Population
$414,500
Median home value (all homes)
37% above U.S. median
$449,947
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,672/mo
Median rent
24% above U.S. median
$52,774
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
21.4 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
69.93%
Locations with fiber available
10.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates73.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city New Paltz
region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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