Valley Cottage
Valley Cottage, population 9,107, is situated between the Hudson River and Lake DeForest. The hamlet provides access to the Long Path hiking trail and offers diverse housing options, from apartments to single-family homes.
Buying a Home in Valley Cottage
As an unincorporated hamlet within Clarkstown, residents pay county, town, and school district taxes — no separate village tax. This often makes hamlets less expensive to own than equivalent villages nearby.
Coach USA express bus; drive to Nanuet Metro-North
- Coach USA to Port Authority (~55 min)
- Drive to Nanuet Metro-North (~15 min)
Estimated door-to-door: 55–75 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →
Nyack Public Schools serves a diverse urban-suburban area including Nyack, Valley Cottage, and Upper Nyack. The district has a strong arts tradition and improving academic metrics.
District data: enrollment, test scores, spending →Parks in Valley Cottage
Library
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Nearby in Clarkstown
Valley Cottage at a Glance
Valley Cottage is served by the Nyack Public Schools school district.
Valley Cottage has a population of approximately 9,107 residents.
The median home value in Valley Cottage is $440,000.
The median household income in Valley Cottage is $100,000.
Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.