Moving to Monroe, NY

About Monroe

The Town of Monroe surrounds its villages in southeastern Orange County and is one of the county's most popular commuter towns, with Harriman's Port Jervis Line station and the Woodbury Common outlets nearby. Housing spans lake communities, subdivisions, and newer townhomes.

Home prices in Monroe

The median listing price in Monroe is $607,500.

Top places in Monroe

• Museum Village — 19th-century living-history museum in the town.
• Harriman station — Port Jervis Line rail access.
• Monroe village downtown — shops and restaurants (shared with the village).
• Lake communities — Walton Lake and Round Lake neighborhoods.
• Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (nearby in Woodbury) — major shopping draw.

Commuting from Monroe

• Harriman station on the Port Jervis Line sits at the town's edge (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Typical weekday rail trip to Hoboken from Harriman: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (approximate; transfer to NYC).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60 minutes (NY-17/I-87; longer with traffic).
• Short Line bus service to Port Authority.

Schools in Monroe

Public schools: Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Monroe FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Monroe, NY?
  The median listing price in Monroe is $607,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Monroe, NY?
  Harriman station on the Port Jervis Line sits at the town's edge (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Monroe, NY?
  Monroe is served by Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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