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New City, New York

Introduction to New City, New York

New City, New York, in Rockland county, is 14 miles NW of White Plains, New York and 28 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, New City is home to some 34,038 residents.

New City History

New City is a census-designated place and a hamlet and a part of the Town of Clarkstown, which was founded in 1791. This area was originally home to the Algonquian-speaking Indians including the Lenni Lenape and the Munsees. The first European settlers who came to this area were the Dutch. In 1683, the initial 12 counties of New York were established. Rockland was initially a part of Orange County. It established its own separate identity in 1798.

New City and nearby Attractions

  • Rockland Lake State Park
  • Deforest Lake
  • Dellwood County Club
  • Dutch Garden
  • Law Enforcement Museum

Things To Do In New City

New City is home to significant historical sites. The Cropsey Farm, which was built from native red sandstone in 1769, is one of the oldest barns in existence in Rockland County. The Dutch Garden, which was designed as a memorial to the county’s earliest settlers, has latticed walls and walks made from Haverstraw brick. The town also offers opportunities for the enjoyment of recreational activities at its several parks, golf clubs and the waterfront.

New City Transportation

Air transportation is available from Stewart International Airport.

New City Higher Education

Rockland Community College, Mercy College, Ramapo College and Pace University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNew City Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyNew City Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyNew City People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%New City College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of New City, NY

Comparing New City 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
Age of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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