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About Palm Tree
Palm Tree is New York's newest town, created in 2019 from the Town of Monroe to coterminate with the Village of Kiryas Joel.
Home prices in Palm Tree
Home prices in Palm Tree vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Palm Tree
- Kiryas Joel village center — the heart of the community (shared with the village).
- Town park and community facilities.
- Nearby Monroe village for regional shopping.
- Harriman station (nearby) — Port Jervis Line access.
- Community shops and services.
Commuting from Palm Tree
- No in-town rail station; nearest is Harriman on the Port Jervis Line, about 10 minutes away.
- Typical weekday rail trip to Hoboken from Harriman: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60 minutes (NY-17/I-87; longer with traffic).
Schools in Palm Tree
Public schools: Kiryas Joel Village Union Free 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.
Palm Tree FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Palm Tree, NY?
Home prices in Palm Tree vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Palm Tree, NY?
No in-town rail station; nearest is Harriman on the Port Jervis Line, about 10 minutes away. - Which school district serves Palm Tree, NY?
Palm Tree is served by Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.