Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
New City, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,569
Population
34,949
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A beautiful community covered in lush greenery
Suburban
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Scenic
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Lakefront
Situated in Rockland County, New City is a charming hamlet nestled within the town of Clarkstown. New City is covered in lush natural beauty, exuding a peaceful atmosphere alongside DeForest Lake. New City is also surrounded by numerous prominent parks, affording residents ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at destinations like High Tor State Park, Rockland Lake State Park, and the sprawling Harriman State Park.
New City boasts a broad range of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent along tree-lined thoroughfares. Although New City is largely residential, the community touts close proximity to everyday conveniences along Main Street as well as excellent shopping at Palisades Center and the Shops at Nanuet. Located about 30 miles north of Manhattan, New City affords many residents simple commutes with access to I-287 and Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Explore the City
Congers Lake Memorial Park in Clarkstown offers plenty of shady spots to sit and relax.
Downtown New City near Clarkstown is full of restaurants and retail shopping.
The homes of Clarkstown are located not far from New York City.
South Main Street in New City is full of shopping and restaurants.
Nestled away in the Hudson Valley, New City is an ideal commuter community.
Challenge your friends to a round of mini golf at Germonds Park in Clarkstown.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$142,650
Average: $164,866
Education
15,648
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,432
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in New City, NY is $1,569 for one bedroom, and $2,537 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in New City has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,569/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$5,541/month
2,424 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New City, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Laurel Plains Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades K-5
264 Students
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Clarkstown North Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,209 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rockland Lake State Park
- High Tor State Park
- Nyack Beach State Park
- Blauvelt State Park
- Croton Point Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Westchester County
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.