Pearl River
Pearl River, population 15,876, is known for its strong Irish-American heritage and vibrant downtown area. The hamlet's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is a significant cultural event, and it has its own school district.
Buying a Home in Pearl River
As an unincorporated hamlet within Orangetown, residents pay county, town, and school district taxes — no separate village tax. This often makes hamlets less expensive to own than equivalent villages nearby.
Metro-North Pascack Valley Line station in hamlet
- Metro-North Pascack Valley Line → Hoboken (~58 min) → PATH to Manhattan
- Coach USA to Port Authority (~55 min)
Estimated door-to-door: 70–85 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →
Pearl River Union Free School District is a small, community-focused district known for strong academics and athletics. Serves the Pearl River hamlet of Orangetown and is consistently well-regarded.
District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →Parks in Pearl River
Library
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Nearby in Orangetown
Pearl River at a Glance
Pearl River is served by the Pearl River Union Free School District school district.
Pearl River has a population of approximately 15,876 residents.
The median home value in Pearl River is $460,000.
The median household income in Pearl River is $100,000.
Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.