Poughkeepsie metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Newburgh, NY
$449,995Median listing price
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About Newburgh
Newburgh is a historic Hudson River city — once one of America's grandest river ports — now in the midst of a long waterfront and downtown revival. Housing is a mix of 19th-century brick rowhouses and mansions, many being restored, plus newer townhome developments.
Home prices in Newburgh
The median listing price in Newburgh is $449,995.
Top places in Newburgh
- Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site — the nation's first publicly owned historic site, where Washington headquartered in 1782–83.
- Newburgh waterfront — restaurants and river views along the Hudson.
- Downing Park — 25-acre Olmsted/Vaux-designed park in the city center.
- Broadway commercial corridor — the city's historic main shopping street (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Newburgh Brewing Company — craft brewery on the waterfront.
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum — historic church building housing original manuscripts.
- Motorcyclepedia Museum — large motorcycle museum on Route 9W.
Commuting from Newburgh
- No in-city Metro-North station; nearest rail is Beacon (Hudson Line, across the river) or the Port Jervis Line at Salisbury Mills–Cornwall, roughly 15–20 minutes away.
- Typical weekday rail trip to Grand Central from Beacon: approximately 80–90 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~70 minutes (I-87/I-84; longer with traffic).
- Short Line bus service runs from Newburgh to Port Authority.
Schools in Newburgh
Public schools: Newburgh Enlarged City 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.
Newburgh FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newburgh, NY?
The median listing price in Newburgh is $449,995. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Newburgh, NY?
No in-city Metro-North station; nearest rail is Beacon (Hudson Line, across the river) or the Port Jervis Line at Salisbury Mills–Cornwall, roughly 15–20 minutes away. - Which school district serves Newburgh, NY?
Newburgh is served by Newburgh Enlarged City 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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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.