New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Harriman, New York

Population: 2,288

Located in Orange County

Located just 40 miles from Manhattan, Harriman, located in Orange County, is one of the most attractive areas in the New York metropolitan area. Affordable housing, excellent school systems, a low crime rate, outstanding road, rail and air transportation, lack of congestion, and a wide range of recreational activities offer unique advantages for business and for living.

Orange County is actually considered to be a part of the Tri-State area, which encompasses part of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Tri-State area is proud of its rural roots and recognizes the importance of its past history. There are a number of museums, historical societies, parks and organizations throughout the region. Each of the major events that have played a role in the region's history are preserved at historic sites.

While driving along the many country roads in the area it is easy to imagine what the region was like when Native Americans found their way here more than 10,000 years ago. Beautiful river bottom land for agriculture, abundant game and a peaceful setting all provided a home for the indigenous peoples that were here until about 300 years ago.

Fine antique and gift shops can be found throughout Harriman and the surrounding villages and towns. Shoppers will be delighted at the abundance of galleries, boutiques, craft shops and specialty shops found here.

Harriman is one of the last refuges for affordable housing that still offers convenience to New York City. The average price of a home is significantly below that of a comparable home in other counties. With several major employers building facilities in the area and the designation of Route 97 as a Scenic Byway within the National Park Service, the Tri-State area is poised to become a haven for both primary and secondary home ownership.

There are homes suited for every taste, from turn-of -the-century Victorian homes to planned townhome communities. The prospective homebuyer has the luxury of choosing a secluded home in the mountains or one within a friendly neighborhood.

The area is spotted with many golf courses, which include Eddy Farm, the Port Jervis Country Club, Rockview Public Golf Club, High Point Country Club, Cliff Park Inn Golf Course and Woodloch Pines, to name just a few. Winter recreational activities include skiing and snowmobiling at facilities such as Vernon Valley/Great Gorge Resort, with 53 trails and 17 lifts in Vernon, New Jersey. It is only minutes from Harriman.

One of the greatest attractions of this area is the time of the changing colors of the leaves. Travelers find the impressive views of mountains and valleys changing colors from day to day to be the surprise of a lifetime. Be it spring, summer, winter or fall, there are activities for all.

Harriman, and Orange County, is known for its first-rate schools, which are expanding every year to accommodate the new students moving into the area. Adult education is especially prominent, and is responsible for producing a well-trained workforce for which the area is known. There are many higher education facilities in the region, including the famed United States Military Academy at West Point. The area also has several colleges that offer four-year and master's degree programs.

Harriman is just one of the many fine communities in an incredible county to choose from. What sets it apart from the rest is its relative isolation, and small village feeling that it engenders. With all of this to make it stand out from the rest, don't you think you owe it to yourself to come and see Harriman in all its glory?