New Square
New Square, founded in 1954 by Hasidic Jews from Eastern Europe, has 8,553 residents. It's one of the few all-Hasidic villages in the United States, characterized by high population density, a Yiddish-speaking community, and strict adherence to traditional Jewish customs.
Buying a Home in New Square
As a village within Ramapo, residents pay both village and town taxes — two separate local government bills, plus the county and school district taxes. Before comparing prices to nearby hamlets, factor in the additional village tax bill, which can add $1,500–4,000/year on a typical home.
Coach USA express bus; drive to Spring Valley Metro-North
- Drive to Spring Valley Metro-North (~15 min)
- Coach USA to Port Authority (~65 min)
Estimated door-to-door: 65–80 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →
East Ramapo Central has been under New York State oversight since 2015, when a state monitor was appointed following concerns about fiscal management and educational equity. The district has faced ongoing tension between its public school students and a large private school community, with resource allocation at the center of longstanding disputes. Families with school-age children should research current conditions, school performance data, and district finances before deciding.
District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →