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New Paltz
New Yorkvillage
Total population
8,314
Median home value
$414,500
Bachelor's+
Median income
$52,774
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
New Paltz is a small village that lies in New York, United States. Located at 41.750°, -74.080°, New Paltz occupies a temperate portion of the northern hemisphere. Population sits at roughly 8,314 according to the open data we track. Based on its temperate position, residents likely encounter four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. The administrative footprint covers a compact 4.6 km². At 1,807 people per km², the village shows a dense urban fabric. Detailed open-data panels follow, covering demographics, climate, geography, wildlife and nearby settlements.
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History & geography
Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves22,708
- Tufted TitmouseBaeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves20,612
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves20,574
- Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves19,632
- American GoldfinchSpinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves18,950
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves18,531
- Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves17,537
- Downy WoodpeckerDryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves17,298
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.8 — 2025-08-051 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey
- M 3 — 2025-08-030 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey
- M 2.79 — 2015-09-27New York
- M 3.15 — 2009-12-1315 km N of Medusa, New York
- M 2.56 — 2009-12-1314 km N of Medusa, New York
- M 2.9 — 2009-10-2115 km N of Medusa, New York
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in New York
- High Falls5.6 mi away
- Gardiner6 mi away
- Highland6.4 mi away · pop. 6,367
- Marist College7.8 mi away
- Kerhonkson10.3 mi away
- Hurley11.1 mi away · pop. 3,346
- MacDonnell Heights11.5 mi away
- East Kingston14.9 mi away · pop. 227
- Ellenville14.9 mi away
- Freedom Plains15.6 mi away
- Lake Katrine16.9 mi away
- Cragsmoor17.1 mi away
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Nearest stream gauge
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)