Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to Cortlandt, NY
About Cortlandt
The Town of Cortlandt is a large Hudson River town in northwestern Westchester County, roughly 50 miles north of Manhattan (scoutcities.com). The town includes two incorporated villages — Croton-on-Hudson and Buchanan, which have their own profiles — plus the hamlets of Montrose, Crugers, Verplanck, and Cortlandt Manor. Per the town's own planning documents, over 94% of land is zoned residential or open space, with roughly 2,100 acres of parkland and extensive NYC watershed and wooded hill lands. Housing ranges from modest ranches and colonials in Montrose and Verplanck to large wooded-lot colonials in Furnace Woods and Cortlandt Manor and lake-community homes (Continental Village). The character runs suburban to semi-rural. Housing prices: median sale price $873,750 over the last 12 months (Homes.com "Cortlandt, NY" page, read 2026-09-24).
Home prices in Cortlandt
Home prices in Cortlandt vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Cortlandt
- Croton Gorge Park and the New Croton Dam — landmark waterfall dam and park.
- Cortlandt Waterfront Park — Hudson River park at Verplanck.
- Teatown Lake Reservation — 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center (Ossining border).
- Hudson Highlands State Park — Anthony's Nose trail and Bear Mountain Bridge views.
- Aaron Copland House grounds (exteriors) in Cortlandt Manor.
- Route 6 shopping corridor.
Commuting from Cortlandt
- Metro-North Hudson Line; Cortlandt station in Montrose serves the town, with the Croton-Harmon express hub adjacent.
- Typical weekday trip to Grand Central: approximately 50–65 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1 hour (longer with traffic).
Cortlandt FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cortlandt, NY?
Home prices in Cortlandt vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Cortlandt, NY?
Metro-North Hudson Line; Cortlandt station in Montrose serves the town, with the Croton-Harmon express hub adjacent.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.