New Paltz, New York

About New Paltz

New Paltz, NY is a close-knit town located in central New York, home to 8,646 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

New Paltz holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.76 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,913 residents per square mile.

📰 New Paltz News Today

• SUNY New Paltz launches New York’s first public Deaf Studies degree Hudson Valley One · Aug 17
• SUNY New Paltz launches unique Deaf studies degree program in NY Times Union · Aug 17
• Ulster County to host economic summit at SUNY New Paltz in October Daily Freeman · Aug 14
• This Gem of a Town in New York’s Hudson Valley Just Got a Beautiful Boutique Hotel With Access to Great Hiking, a River, and a Rail Trail Travel + Leisure · Jul 21
• Historic Huguenot Street Awarded $2 Million Capital Grant from New York State Council on the Arts Visit New York State · Jun 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes New Paltz Unique

• The only place in America named New Paltz — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,646.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in New Paltz

• Agave — mexican
• Amazin' Melts
• Apizza! — pizza
• Asian Fusion — asian
• Bangkok Cafe — thai (café)
• Beans Cat Cafe (café)
• Ciao Bella — italian
• Dry Fly Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Garvan's — irish
• Gourmet Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Mark Gruber Gallery · Art gallery
• Fire Department Museum · Museum
• Historic Huguenot District · Attraction
• Huguenot Street Historic District · Attraction
• Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art · Museum
• Ulster County Fair · Attraction
• Ulster County Fair Agricultural Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Paltz

• Mill Brook Preserve reviews ★
• Mohonk Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Blueberry Fields reviews ★
• Hasbrouck Park reviews ★
• Huguenot Riverfront Park reviews ★
• Huguenot Street Historic District · Attraction reviews ★
• Moriello Park and Pool reviews ★
• Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary reviews ★
• Peace Park reviews ★
• SUNY New Paltz Student Garden · Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in New Paltz

• DUZINE SCHOOL
• LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
• NEW PALTZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• ULSTER BOCES

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of New Paltz

🏘️ Nearby Communities