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$544,100Median home value
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About Valley Cottage
Valley Cottage is a hamlet in the town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York, just north of Nyack. About 9,200 residents live in colonials, capes, and split-levels in a quiet suburban setting. It's known for the Nyack schools, nearby Rockland Lake State Park, and an easy Hudson Valley commute.
Home prices in Valley Cottage
The median home value in Valley Cottage is $544,100.
Top places in Valley Cottage
- Rockland Lake State Park — lake, golf course, and trails minutes north.
- Downtown Nyack — riverfront shops and restaurants, about 5 minutes south.
- Valley Cottage Library and hamlet center — community hub.
- Hook Mountain State Park — Hudson River hiking nearby.
Commuting from Valley Cottage
- The Nanuet train station (NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line) is about 10 minutes west, with service to Hoboken/Penn Station.
- The Mario Cuomo Bridge is minutes south for Westchester access.
- Metro-North's Hudson Line in Tarrytown is about 15 minutes southeast.
Valley Cottage FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Valley Cottage, NY?
The median home value in Valley Cottage is $544,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Valley Cottage, NY?
The Nanuet train station (NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line) is about 10 minutes west, with service to Hoboken/Penn Station.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.