New Paltz, New York · ZIP 12561
New Paltz — ZIP 12561
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
35/100
Below Average
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$529K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 03–05 | — | — | — |
| DUZINE SCHOOL | PK–02 | — | — | — |
| NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | 06–08 | — | — | — |
| NEW PALTZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 09–12 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
18,531
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 12561 in New Paltz has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the New Paltz city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 12561 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.