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.
Buying a Home in New City
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.
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 →Parks in New City
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New City at a Glance
New City is served by the Clarkstown Central School District school district.
New City has a population of approximately 33,559 residents.
The median home value in New City is $500,000.
The median household income in New City is $125,000.
Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.