Profile for New Paltz, New York, NY

New Paltz is on the Walkill River, in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains.

Founded by French Huguenots in 1678

Huguenot Street, with several houses built by 17th-century settlers, is one of the oldest residential streets in the country.

Well-known residents have included:
· Floyd Patterson, boxer

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• Ulster County Fair - July 31-August 5, 2007
• Old New Paltz Day - Sept. 8, 2007
• St. Joseph's Festa - July 19-21, 2007
• Hudson Valley Rib Festival - Aug. 17-19, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

Historic sites and museums: Huguenot Street, Hasbrouck House

Colleges and universities: SUNY New Paltz

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (22)

Colleges (1)

Communities (19)

Hotels (7)

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Museums (1)

Wineries (5)

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12% of New Paltz residents report German ancestry, and 19% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the New Paltz ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in New Paltz was $11,644, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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54% of New Paltz residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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New Paltz festival dates:

• Ulster County Fair - July 31-August 5, 2007
• Old New Paltz Day - Sept. 8, 2007
• St. Joseph's Festa - July 19-21, 2007
• Hudson Valley Rib Festival - Aug. 17-19, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

New Paltz festival web sites:

• Ulster County Fair

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Historic districts in New Paltz include Huguenot Street Historic District, Lake Mohonk Mountain House Complex ... View historic districts

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Median rent in New Paltz, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $591.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,256.

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Libraries in New Paltz include Elting Memorial Library ... View libraries

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Ulster County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our New Paltz political report.

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The average commute time for New Paltz workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in New Paltz include Econo Lodge New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House.

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