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Airmont, New York

Introduction to Airmont, New York

Airmont, New York, in Rockland County, is 12 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey and 25 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village’s population is 7,799.

Airmont History

The Tallman family moved into this region in 1675, establishing a farm and becoming the first permanent European settlers in the area. Route 59 opened in 1828, facilitating transportation. In 1841, the Piermont branch railroad was established. The wife of Reverend Bodine named the community Airmont in 1890 because of the area's elevation and natural beauty. In 1989, residents of Airmont voted in favor of creating their own village. It was incorporated in 1991.

Airmont and nearby Attractions

  • Old Stone House Museum
  • Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
  • Pascack Historical Society Museum
  • George Washington Bridge
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Bergen County Zoological Park

Things To Do In Airmont

The 2,145-acre Ramapo Valley County Reservation, and the 1,351-acre Campgaw Mountain Reservation offer nature trails and opportunities for fishing and camping. The Pascack Historical Society Museum, the Old Stone House Museum, the Schoolhouse Museum, and the Ringwood Manor House Museum are some of the local museums. Darlington County Park features two lakes, beaches, picnic areas, and volleyball, tennis and handball courts. The High Tor State Park offers views of the Hudson River, along with nature trails and picnic areas.

Airmont Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.

Airmont Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Rockland Community College, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Bergen Community College and Passaic County Community College.

High Points

Airmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Airmont Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Airmont Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Airmont People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Airmont Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Airmont College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Airmont Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Airmont, NY

Comparing Airmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built59
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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