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    New Paltz

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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B+
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        B+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        A minus
      New Paltz is a with a population of 14,421. New Paltz is in Ulster County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in New Paltz offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In New Paltz there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in New Paltz and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in New Paltz are highly rated.
      Population
      14,421
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $344,100
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,385
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        45%
      • Own
        55%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        92.4
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        35.5
        40.7
      • Robbery
        14.2
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        85.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        930.7
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        14.2
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        6%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        34%
      • 25-34 years
        8%
      • 35-44 years
        8%
      • 45-54 years
        10%
      • 55-64 years
        10%
      • 65+ years
        16%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        34%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        26%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        22%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        16%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        11%
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      Working in New Paltz

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $79,615
      National
      $69,021
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