Palm Tree town, New York
Palm Tree town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Palm Tree town is a geographic entity located in Orange County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 47,147. The land area covers 1.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 47,147 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 15.7 yrs | ±0.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,505 | ±383 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,084 | ±356 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,505 | ±383 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 579 | ±185 |
| Median Home Value | $758,800 | ±$71,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,604 | ±$93 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,032 | ±$7,760 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,440 | ±$1,670 |
| Poverty Rate | 37.6% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14,456 | ±2,079 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,662 | ±635 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 22.6% | ±5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 43,863 (2024)
ID: 247711
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
51 FOREST RD, PO BOX 56, STE 340, MONROE NY 10950
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GUS Population: 411,767 (2024)
ID: 170429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
255 MAIN ST, GOSHEN NY 10924-1627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MONTGOMERY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORTLANDT MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | BUCHANAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GOSHEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | CENTRAL VALLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CIRCLEVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Derech Hachaim Seminary
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College | 0.3 mi away | 5 Israel Zupnik Drive, Monroe, NY, 10950-6300 |
8457835820
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MONROE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 44 MILLPOND PARKWAY, MONROE, NY, 10950 |
(845) 783-4411
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Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
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College | 0.5 mi away | 48 Bakertown Rd Suite 501, Monroe, NY, 10950 |
8457839901106
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WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 16 COUNTY ROUTE 105, HIGHLAND MILLS, NY, 10930 |
(845) 928-6162
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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
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College | 4.7 mi away | 1425 Route 17 M, Chester, NY, 10918 |
7183845460204
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WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY - IDA CORNELL BRANCH
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 23 SMITH CLOVE ROAD, CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, 10917 |
(845) 928-2114
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Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
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College | 10.3 mi away | 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY, 12553-8006 |
8457844020
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CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 1784 KINGS HIGHWAY, CHESTER, NY, 10918 |
(845) 469-4252
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United States Military Academy
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College | 11.4 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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MOFFAT LIBRARY OF WASHINGTONVILLE
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 6 WEST MAIN STREET, WASHINGTONVILLE, NY, 10992 |
(845) 496-5483
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEST POINT, NY US, located 11.3 miles from Palm Tree town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.8° | 20.7° | 28.2° | 3.82" | 11.1" |
| February | 38.9° | 22.4° | 30.6° | 2.95" | 7.1" |
| March | 47.4° | 29.5° | 38.5° | 4.04" | 9.6" |
| April | 60.4° | 40.5° | 50.4° | 4.00" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.5° | 50.6° | 61.1° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 59.8° | 69.8° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 65.4° | 75.3° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 63.9° | 73.6° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 56.7° | 66.4° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 45.6° | 54.5° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.4° | 35.5° | 43.5° | 4.23" | 0.5" |
| December | 40.7° | 27.1° | 33.9° | 4.59" | 7.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| Monroe village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Harriman village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| South Blooming Grove village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Walton Park CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Woodbury village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607156185. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.