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Living in New Paltz

New Paltz is a city in the United States. The city had 4 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 20.3% and the vacancy rate was 3.13%. In July 2026, its population was 8,314. There were 408 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to New Paltz?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in New Paltz.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,672 per month, while the median home value was US$414,500 in July 2026. 70.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
New Paltz recurring monthly costs, € per month€1524Private kindergarten€185Utilities, 85 m² flat€47Mobile plan, 10 GB€44Internet, 60 Mbps€42Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly41.79 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in New Paltz (Wayback Machine capture 20260207201129)18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited43.54 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in New Paltz (Wayback Machine capture 20260207201129)18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,524 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in New Paltz (Wayback Machine capture 20260207201129)18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB46.64 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in New Paltz (Wayback Machine capture 20260207201129)18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home184.8 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in New Paltz (Wayback Machine capture 20260207201129)18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,672/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent70.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct3.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,470 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 808 people of 8,689 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$52,774 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in New Paltz is 10.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15New Paltz 10.7%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd52,774 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct83.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct91.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct4.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct3.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary597.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,536 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov15Official
Unemployment rate10.7 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to New Paltz. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in New Paltz. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct97.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct65.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio22 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents408 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,638 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in New Paltz when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute21.43 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct25.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportPOU3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for New Paltz. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in New Paltz.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
New Paltz average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
New Paltz average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140978110810110312312012213213397121JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.944 · Feb 2.83 · Mar 7.67 · Apr 15.44 · May 21.39 · Jun 25.67 · Jul 28.17 · Aug 26.83 · Sep 22.5 · Oct 16.06 · Nov 9.22 · Dec 3.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.28 · Feb -6.39 · Mar -2.5 · Apr 3.67 · May 9.78 · Jun 14.89 · Jul 17.56 · Aug 16.94 · Sep 13.11 · Oct 7.06 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -3.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.17 · Feb -1.78 · Mar 2.61 · Apr 9.56 · May 15.56 · Jun 20.28 · Jul 22.89 · Aug 21.89 · Sep 17.83 · Oct 11.56 · Nov 5.39 · Dec -0.167 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 96.52 · Feb 81.03 · Mar 108.2 · Apr 101.3 · May 102.6 · Jun 122.9 · Jul 119.6 · Aug 122.2 · Sep 131.6 · Oct 133.1 · Nov 96.52 · Dec 121.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE)12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M354.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.61 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,384 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan2.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Audubon8,688 residentsMaysville8,688 residentsSheboygan Falls8,687 residentsLake Villa8,692 residentsPresque Isle8,694 residentsUpper Saddle River8,696 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
New Paltz residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.7%Foreign residents 9.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.05 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents808 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,904 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population8,689 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official

Is New Paltz a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–76%
Student54%strong on education, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–70%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–62%
Foreign residents808 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population8,689 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent70.84 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,470 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary597.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,536 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd414,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes20.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour48.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad9.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct3.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct6.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct73.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct75.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus3,183 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct19.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct87.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around New Paltz?

The median gross salary is 3,536 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in New Paltz?

The unemployment rate is 10.7 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in New Paltz?

The published population is 8,689 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in New Paltz?

808 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is New Paltz a good place to live?

New Paltz may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). New Paltz, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/new-paltz/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  8. Numbeo - Cost of Living in New Paltz (Wayback Machine capture 20260207201129) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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