A town that connects rural Rockland County to Hudson River villages
The town of Haverstraw shares a name with the village along the Hudson River’s widest point, but its boundaries extend farther west to the parts of Rockland County that remain rural, forested hills. “Haverstraw’s made up of Haverstraw Village, the village of West Haverstraw, Garnerville, Thiells and parts of Pomona. It encompasses a large area. You’ve got the choice here for very suburban and very urban areas,” says Jeffrey Freundlich, an associate broker at Howard Hanna – Rand Realty with 32 years of experience specializing in the Greater Hudson Valley. “Haverstraw is one of the older parts of Rockland County. Then, post World War II, builders came in with all those ranch-style homes that made it very affordable for people to come up to Rockland County and live the American Dream of owning a home.” Varied housing styles and price points continue to draw American Dream chasers to Haverstraw today, centered around new community events and businesses taking up residence in the preserved infrastructure and architecture of an earlier age. Between the two extremes of trail country and highly developed city blocks, a healthy collection of single-family subdivisions anchor Haverstraw’s modern role as a bedroom suburb to New York City.
Haverstraw blends urban blocks, suburban charm, and riverfront beauty along the Hudson’s widest point.
Post-World War II, Haverstraw saw a boom in ranch-style homes, making homeownership more accessible.
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Urban blocks, suburbia and waterfront development in Haverstraw
Century-spanning architecture characterizes the villages and subdivisions that make up Haverstraw. Along sidewalk-lined blocks in the village of Haverstraw, closely plotted single-family homes stand close together, taking on the mix of styles popular in industry towns through the early 20th century. “Haverstraw village is the oldest part of town. Around 20 years ago, they built the Harbors at Haverstraw, and those are very luxurious condos and townhomes. It’s something special – most have views of the river,” Freundlich says. West of the river, lawn-lined subdivisions and a wave of ranch-style homes bear the hallmarks of post-war suburbanization. Bi-levels and colonials characterize the more winding subdivisions laid out in the 1970s and 1980s. Haverstraw’s single-family home price is higher than the national median at $540,000. New York’s wide-reaching housing shortage has prompted continued proposals for higher-density development for both Haverstraw’s renters and buyers.
Haverstraw showcases century-spanning architecture, from historic villages to modern subdivisions.
The Harbors at Haverstraw, built around 20 years ago, offers luxurious condos and townhomes with river views.
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Rockland County healthcare and commuting into NYC
Haverstraw contributes to Rockland County’s significant healthcare sector through the Helen Hayes Hospital, a specialist facility for physical rehabilitation. The more comprehensive Montefiore Nyack Hospital is about 10 miles away. Many living in Haverstraw, however, commute to New York City. U.S. Route 9W connects drivers to the Palisades Interstate Parkway on the nearly 40-mile trip to Manhattan. Ferries departing from the Haverstraw Terminal dock in Ossining, where riders depart before boarding a Metro-North train into the city. Rockland Coach buses take riders into Manhattan with fewer transfers. Westchester County Airport is nearly 20 miles away.
Montefiore Nyack Hospital, located about 10 miles from Haverstraw, provides comprehensive healthcare services.
The Haverstraw Terminal dock offers ferry service to Ossining, connecting commuters to Metro-North trains.
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Academic academies at North Rockland High
North Rockland Central School District earns a B from Niche. B-plus-rated North Rockland High School allows older students to specialize their studies by enrolling in one of several academic academies, propelling them to get real world experience in careers from finance to education.
North Rockland High School in Thiells serves about 2,700 students in grades 9-12 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
West Haverstraw Elementary School serves around 740 K-3 students, fostering early education in a large suburb.
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Haverstraw Town Parks between the Hudson River and Harrison State Park
The town’s collection of community parks is scattered through its villages, but many youth leagues claim home fields at the Town of Haverstraw Recreational Facility. Some of the best loved green spaces fall along the riverfront, including Bowline Point Park, offering a seasonal spray park and swimming pool, as well as boat launches and fishing piers for access to the Hudson River. Across town, Harriman State Park is thousands of miles of state-preserved wilderness, placing lakes known for swimming and fishing and trailheads that open access to miles of hiking trails within a short drive of Haverstraw.
Bowline Point Park in Haverstraw features a spray park, swimming pool, boat launches, and fishing piers.
Harriman State Park near Haverstraw offers scenic lakes, hiking trails, and vast preserved wilderness.
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Shopping and dining in the village of Haverstraw
The village of Haverstraw is known for its old-school Main Street, lined with a medley of historic Italianate commercial buildings housing modern businesses on sidewalk-lined blocks. Recent state grants are set to continue revitalizing the streetscape and business life in the village’s downtown. Strip malls and grocery stores collect along major roadways like U.S. Route 202 and Ramapo Road. Many churches hold services around town, as do fewer synagogues and a masjid.
Haverstraw’s Main Street is lined with historic buildings, local shops, and a vibrant dining scene.
Mariella's Pizzeria in Haverstraw is a local favorite, serving classic pizza and Italian specialties.
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Community events from Main Street to the riverfront
The parks along Haverstraw’s section of the Hudson River are hubs for community events. New headliners play each week during the free Haverstraw Outdoor Summer Concerts at Bowline Point Park. Thousands also flock to Haverstraw village’s main drag for parades and festivals like the Haverstraw United Latin Festival and Haverstraw Riverwide Arts Eats and Beats food crawl. Other community spaces, like the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library and Haverstraw Brick Museum, offer less seasonal ways to take a craft class or learn about local manufacturing history.
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library offers books, programs, and community events for all ages.
The Haverstraw Brick Museum showcases the town’s rich brickmaking history through exhibits and artifacts.
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Crime, weather and flood patterns in Haverstraw
According to data from the Haverstraw Town Police Department to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service’s uniform crime reporting system, violent crime decreased by nearly 16% and property crime decreased by 22% between 2022 and 2023.
Haverstraw experiences all four seasons in a year, including hot summers and snowy, below-freezing winters.
A handful of scattered areas along the Hudson River and narrower inland waterways. The town doesn’t see frequent or widespread flooding often, but buyers can consult maps to ascertain risk.
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