New City

New City, the county seat of Rockland with 33,559 residents, is home to the Rockland County Courthouse and government offices. It features a mix of residential areas, shopping centers, and office parks, serving as a central hub within the county.

33,559
Population
$125,000
Median income
Above county median
$500,000
Median home
Above county median

Buying a Home in New City

Property Taxes: Town Rate

As an unincorporated hamlet within Clarkstown, residents pay county, town, and school district taxes — no separate village tax. This often makes hamlets less expensive to own than equivalent villages nearby.

Commuting to NYC

Coach USA express bus; drive to Nanuet Metro-North

  • Coach USA to Port Authority (~55 min)
  • Drive to Nanuet Metro-North (~15 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.

District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →
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Parks in New City

Library

New City Library
220 North Main Street, New City, NY 10956 · (845) 634-4997
Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5

Nearby in Clarkstown

New City at a Glance

What school district is New City in?

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

What is the population of New City, NY?

New City has a population of approximately 33,559 residents.

What is the median home value in New City, NY?

The median home value in New City is $500,000.

What is the median household income in New City?

The median household income in New City is $125,000.

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

Popular contractor services in New City

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