Valley Cottage

Valley Cottage, population 9,107, is situated between the Hudson River and Lake DeForest. The hamlet provides access to the Long Path hiking trail and offers diverse housing options, from apartments to single-family homes.

9,107
Population
$100,000
Median income
Above county median
$440,000
Median home
Below county median

Part of: Clarkstown

School district: Nyack Public Schools · calendar

Buying a Home in Valley Cottage

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: 55–75 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →

School District — Nyack Public Schools

Nyack Public Schools serves a diverse urban-suburban area including Nyack, Valley Cottage, and Upper Nyack. The district has a strong arts tradition and improving academic metrics.

District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →
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Parks in Valley Cottage

Buttermilk Falls Park County Park

Library

Valley Cottage Library
110 Route 303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 · (845) 268-7700
Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri-Sat 10-5

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