Plattekill
Is Plattekill a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe40
Medium62
Low71
Other269
12 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape7
Child involved1
Assault1
Other3
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible burglary after an interior motion alarm activated at a home near Milton Turnpike in the Plattekill and Clintonville area. The alarm company indicated a side basement entry and said no one was supposed to be home. | Milton Turnpike, Highland, NY 12528 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported case of a male adult vomiting and experiencing shortness of breath near Hula Lane in the New Paltz area. The location was described as near the intersection with Y Drive and IKEA Drive. | Hula Ln, New Paltz, NY 12561 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a report of a man yelling inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a supermarket near Route 32 in the Plattekill and Modena area. | NY-32, Modena, NY 12548 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to Lenape Hall near South Road and Westlock Drive for a possible medical emergency involving a 17-year-old male with a hand injury who is conscious and breathing but complains of left shoulder pain. | Lenape Hall, New Paltz, NY 12561 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Main Street near a bus stop in New Paltz, New York, after checking a vehicle’s license plate. | Main St, New Paltz, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involves an adult male with chest pain and possible intoxication near Mount Zion Road and Front County Road in Marlborough. | Mt Zion Rd, Marlboro, NY 12542 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle accident near South Ohioville Road in the town of New Paltz, with a unit heading toward a nearby automotive business. | S Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible single-vehicle crash in which a Jeep Cherokee went into a ditch near South Ohioville Road, between Hertz Road and Station Road, with airbag deployment noted. | S Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to (number withheld) Freetown Highway near Route 44/55 and Freetown Road for a 62-year-old female experiencing chest pains. | Freetown Hwy, Modena, NY 12548 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are responding to a report of a woman in her early sixties with chest pain, dizziness, vomiting, and heavy sweating near Freetown Highway and Freetown Road in Modena. | Freetown Hwy, Modena, NY 12548 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$364,542
Average Rent
$2,485
Vacancy Rate
8%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Plattekill is a rural neighborhood in Wallkill, NY, with a median home price of $364,542 and average rent of $2,485.
Housing consists mainly of owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes built mostly between 1970 and 1999.
RuralOwner OccupiedMedium-Sized HomesBuilt 1970-1999
Quick Facts
| Rural Density | Yes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Plattekill's housing is mostly owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes with moderate vacancy.
| Owner Occupied | Most residential real estate |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes |
| Built 1970-1999 | Majority of residences |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a mature residential area.
High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.
Families & Lifestyle
Plattekill is an upper-middle income neighborhood with very low childhood poverty and a diverse occupational mix.
Low childhood poverty rate indicates economic stability for families.
A balanced mix of occupations shapes the neighborhood's character.
Diverse Occupations — Residents work in executive, sales, manufacturing, and clerical roles.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 45.6% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Share | 45.6% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Upper-middle income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Top Languages | English (84.3%), Spanish (15.0%), Russian (1.0%) |
| Top Ancestries | Italian (24.5%), Irish (21.0%), Puerto Rican (12.6%), German (6.7%), English (5.9%) |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work.
Plattekill offers manageable commute times with a high rate of private vehicle use.
Short Commutes — 37.4% of commuters spend 15 to 30 minutes traveling to work.
Car Dependency — Majority drive alone, reflecting rural transportation patterns.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 72.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 8.2% |
Homes for sale near 12515
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$369,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,924 sqft
12515 Bryton Ridge Pkwy #19
Huntersville, NC, 28078
$1,129,950
3 bd | 3 ba | 3,272 sqft
12515 40th (Lot 15) Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA, 98332
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Plattekill?
The median home price is $364,542.
What languages are commonly spoken in Plattekill?
English is most common, with Spanish and Russian also spoken.
How long is the average commute?
Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.