New Paltz is a town in Ulster County, New York. Inside the town there is a separate incorporated Village of New Paltz, so an address can be in the town only or in both the town and the village. That distinction affects which municipality handles zoning, taxes and services, so confirm the jurisdiction for any specific property with the Town of New Paltz, the Village of New Paltz and the Ulster County Real Property office before you make an offer.
The village holds the walkable core of the community, including Historic Huguenot Street, a documented historic district. SUNY New Paltz, a public university, also has its campus here, and the presence of a college campus shapes the mix of shops, restaurants and street activity in the village.
The Wallkill River runs through the area. To the west and southwest are the Shawangunk Ridge and nearby preserved lands including the Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park Preserve. These are nearby open space and are not all inside New Paltz; check the specific parcel and trail access before assuming proximity.
The New York State Thruway (I-87) meets the area at Exit 18, with NY-299 running through the village, NY-32 running north-south, and US-44/NY-55 heading west toward the ridge. There is no Amtrak station in New Paltz; the nearest stations are typically Rhinecliff or Poughkeepsie. Travel times vary by route, season and time of day, so we do not publish commute estimates - map your own trip and check current schedules directly with the carrier.
Housing here ranges from older village stock on compact village lots to wider parcels in the surrounding town. These are property types only, not price guidance. For what is actually available today, see the current listings on this page and reach out with questions.
Buyers looking at New Paltz often compare it with Kingston, Woodstock, Saugerties and Hyde Park. If you are weighing a weekend or part-time purchase, our second homes page walks through what to consider. If you already own here and are planning your next move, start with selling.
Census, Walk Score, Yelp and school widgets shown on this page come from third-party sources. They are estimates, they generally reflect town geography rather than village-only boundaries, and they have not been verified by our team. School ratings are one organization's opinion and are not a recommendation; contact the New Paltz Central School District directly to confirm district lines and programs for a specific address.
18,531 people live in New Paltz, where the median age is 30.5 and the average individual income is $44,031. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around New Paltz, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lagusta's Luscious Café, Shorties, and Dry Fly Coffee Company.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.64 miles | 144 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.65 miles | 7 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.66 miles | 39 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.68 miles | 149 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.69 miles | 38 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.69 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.69 miles | 20 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.7 miles | 46 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.71 miles | 270 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.66 miles | 65 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.3 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.47 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.55 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.68 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.69 miles | 13 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.62 miles | 6 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.71 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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New Paltz has 6,444 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in New Paltz do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,531 people call New Paltz home. The population density is 308 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Office 17 Collegeview Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Office 17 Collegeview Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
