Poughkeepsie metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to New Windsor, NY
$462,500Median listing price
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About New Windsor
New Windsor is a large suburban town between Newburgh and Cornwall along the Hudson, known for its Revolutionary War history — Washington's last cantonment was here. Housing is mostly subdivisions and townhome communities, with commercial corridors along Route 9W and Route 300.
Home prices in New Windsor
The median listing price in New Windsor is $462,500.
Top places in New Windsor
- New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site — Washington's final Revolutionary War encampment (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site — Revolutionary War landmark in the town.
- Plum Point — Hudson River park with river views.
- Route 9W and Route 300 corridors — shopping and dining.
- Butter Hill and the Hudson Highlands — hiking nearby.
Commuting from New Windsor
- No in-town rail station; nearest are Beacon (Hudson Line, ~15 minutes) and Salisbury Mills–Cornwall (Port Jervis Line, ~15 minutes).
- Typical weekday rail trip to Grand Central from Beacon: approximately 80–90 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~70 minutes (I-87; longer with traffic).
- Stewart International Airport sits just west of the town.
New Windsor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Windsor, NY?
The median listing price in New Windsor is $462,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from New Windsor, NY?
No in-town rail station; nearest are Beacon (Hudson Line, ~15 minutes) and Salisbury Mills–Cornwall (Port Jervis Line, ~15 minutes).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.