New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Blauvelt, New York

Population: 5,207

Located in Rockland County

Blauvelt, New York

The incomparable beauty and quaint charms of Rockland County offer peaceful, pastoral countryside spiced by river villages, historic sites and, arguably, the world's most beautiful river valley. It's unmatched as a getaway spot for a day, a week, or more. There are magnificent Hudson River views that once inspired a whole school of American painters. 32,000 acres of unspoiled parklands. Rolling mountains, sparkling lakes for swimming, fishing and boating. Unique historic sites that made important contributions to America's earliest history. Intriguing museums, landmarks, music and theatre await you.

But don't be fooled by this seemingly rural charm. Because of the county's proximity to New York City (16 miles), and residents that are no less than icons in the theatre, arts and business, there is a sophistication found only in big cities. With Palisades Center Mall and close-by Woodbury Commons, boutiques, shops and galleries, you will find endless shopping opportunities. And restaurants—we rival Manhattan's best. We have some great things hidden in the little corners of our world.

So close to the bustling city, Rockland is everybody's playground. There are no less than 32,000 acres of untouched parklands dotted with sparkling lakes and streams rushing down to the Hudson. Mile after mile of marked trails lead you right to the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains.

There are all kinds of recreational opportunities: swimming and fishing, hiking and boating, camping, horseback riding, historic house tours, golf and tennis in Spring and Summer. Ice skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing in Winter. And a magnificent foliage display rivaling the best of New England every Fall.

Source: rockland.org

Chamber of Commerce URL: www.orangetown.com
Average home price: $658.200

Why would someone want to move to Blauvelt? The lure of combining "country living" with city conveniences has brought a number of corporate headquarters and first class businesses to the southern portion of Orangetown, near the New Jersey border and still within easy reach of Manhattan. Source: RBA

School Info: The town of Orangetown enjoys a concentration of institutes of higher learning, including Dominican college, Nyack College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and the graduate programs of Iona College, Long Island University and Columbia University, enabling residents to conveniently continue to expand their educations. Source: RBA

Local Festivals & Attractions:
Riverspace Arts in Nyack- 845-348-0471
Elmwood Playhouse - 845-353-1313
Hudson Vagabond Puppets- 845-359-1144

Parks & Recreation:
The Practice Tee
Broadacres Golf Course

 

Local Businesses:
Van Houten Gardens- 845-634-2498

 

Major Employers:
Chromalloy New York
Rockland Psychiatric Center
Nice-Pak Products Inc

 

Local Newspapers:
The Journal News- A Gannett Newspaper

 

Additional Info: Blauvelt is a unicorporated Hamlet in the town of Orangetown, NY.