Question 1

Is 12561 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

12561 (New Paltz) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 12561?

Accepted Answer

12561 has a school score of 100/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this zip code perform significantly above state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 12561?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 12561 is approximately $529K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 12561 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

12561 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores in the moderate range overall.

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	—	—	—

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