Ramapo
Ramapo, the most populous town in Rockland County with 148,919 residents, encompasses suburban areas and significant parklands, including parts of Harriman State Park. The town features a multicultural community, diverse religious institutions, and the presence of several colleges and the Ramapo Valley County Reservation.
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Buying a Home in Ramapo
Varies widely by location — rail access in Spring Valley, bus elsewhere
- Spring Valley Metro-North → Hoboken (~48 min) → PATH to Manhattan
- Coach USA/Short Line to Port Authority (~55–70 min)
Estimated door-to-door: 65–85 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →
East Ramapo Central has been under New York State oversight since 2015, when a state monitor was appointed following concerns about fiscal management and educational equity. The district has faced ongoing tension between its public school students and a large private school community, with resource allocation at the center of longstanding disputes. Families with school-age children should research current conditions, school performance data, and district finances before deciding.
District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →Villages & Hamlets
Parks in Ramapo
Ramapo at a Glance
Ramapo is served by the East Ramapo Central School District school district.
Ramapo has a population of approximately 148,919 residents.
The median home value in Ramapo is $425,000.
The median household income in Ramapo is $75,000.
Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
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