Clarkstown

Clarkstown, the most populous town in Rockland County, is home to the Palisades Center, one of the largest shopping malls in the United States. The town boasts an extensive park system and several preserved historic sites dating back to the American Revolution.

86,855
Population
$112,000
Median income
Above county median
$485,000
Median home
Above county median

School district: Clarkstown Central School District · calendar

Address: 10 Maple Avenue, New City, NY 10956

Phone: (845) 639-2000

Hours: M-F, 9:00-5:00

Website: https://www.clarkstown.gov/

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Commuting to NYC

Express bus to Manhattan, or drive to Nanuet for Metro-North

  • Coach USA/Short Line to Port Authority (~55 min)
  • Nanuet Metro-North → Hoboken → PATH to Manhattan (~75 min)

Estimated door-to-door: 55–80 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →

Clarkstown Central is one of Rockland's larger and more stable districts, with five K-8 elementary schools and two high schools: Clarkstown North and South. Generally well-regarded with strong athletics and consistent graduation rates.

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Parks in Clarkstown

Buttermilk Falls Park County Park

Clarkstown at a Glance

What school district is Clarkstown in?

Clarkstown is served by the Clarkstown Central School District school district.

What is the population of Clarkstown, NY?

Clarkstown has a population of approximately 86,855 residents.

What is the median home value in Clarkstown, NY?

The median home value in Clarkstown is $485,000.

What is the median household income in Clarkstown?

The median household income in Clarkstown is $112,000.

Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

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