Orangetown
Orangetown, the southernmost town in Rockland County with 49,212 residents, is home to several corporate headquarters and the renowned Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. The town's history dates back to the 17th century, and it borders the Palisades Interstate Park, offering a blend of corporate presence and natural beauty.
Buying a Home in Orangetown
TZx bus to Tarrytown Metro-North, or Coach USA to Port Authority
- TZx express bus → Tarrytown Metro-North → Grand Central (~70 min)
- Coach USA to Port Authority (~50 min)
- Drive across Mario Cuomo Bridge (~25 min to GWB)
Estimated door-to-door: 50–75 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →
South Orangetown is a small, high-performing district serving Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Tappan, Sparkill, Piermont, and Palisades. Consistently strong test scores, high graduation rates, and a tight-knit school community.
District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →Villages & Hamlets
In Orangetown
Parks in Orangetown
Orangetown at a Glance
Orangetown is served by the South Orangetown Central School District school district.
Orangetown has a population of approximately 49,212 residents.
The median home value in Orangetown is $500,000.
The median household income in Orangetown is $104,000.
Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.