A census-designated place in Rockland County, Nanuet is a diverse community of about 20,000 people located about 32 miles north of New York City. Renee Ocher, an associate broker with Keller Williams Commercial who’s served the area for decades, says that Nanuet has a variety of offerings. “Our housing ranges from affordable to higher end, we have all kinds of houses of worship, and we’re seeing everyone from the young families to retirees move here,” Ocher says. The varied range of people makes for an engaged, active place to live.
Nanuet, NY is a diverse community of about 20,000 people located about 32 miles north of New York City.
One option for more affordable housing in Nanuet, NY are some of the town's older condominium developments.
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Townhouses, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes in Nanuet
Most of Nanuet’s houses were built in the mid-to-late 20th century; single-family homes on peaceful, residential streets tend to be Colonial Revivals, ranches, cottages and split-levels. “Nanuet also has the largest townhouse community in Rockland, with about 1,200 units,” Ocher says. “It spans from one to three bedrooms, and prices go anywhere between $300,000 and $650,000.” The median sale price for a single-family home in Nanuet is around $705,000, far above the national median. Nanuet’s housing market moved quickly when New Yorkers were leaving the city in 2020, but Ocher says it’s calmed down some since then. “As of late, buyers are people who have their own careers and aren’t looking to fix something,” she says. “They want something they can move into immediately.”
Nanuet, NY Nanuet also has the largest townhouse community in Rockland County with prices ranging from $300,000 and $650,000.
Many Colonial Revivals in Nanuet, NY were built in the mid-to-late 20th century.
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Green spaces and a popular public pool at Lake Nanuet Park
Most of Nanuet’s green spaces are public parks, where residents jog on nature trails and youth teams practice on sports courts. Lake Nanuet Park is a popular spot in the summer, with its public pool and playground. Locals are only about 5 miles from large outdoor spaces, like the state parks and waterside recreation along the Hudson River in the village of Nyack. The area experiences all four seasons, including cold, snowy winters.
Lake Nanuet Park in Nanuet, NY has ballfields and pool that is open during the summer months.
Memorial Park in Nyack, NY is the perfect spot to take in beautiful views of the Hudson River.
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Kids attend A-rated schools
Children are zoned to the Nanuet Union Free School District, which serves about 2,200 students across the area. Both the district and the district’s only high school score A ratings from Niche. Nanuet Senior High offers extracurricular programs, including a literary magazine, school newspaper, student senate and robotics club. About 10 miles from Nanuet is Rockland Community College, a two-year institution that offers over 40 programs.
The Nanuet Union Free School District in Nanuet, NY is rated 4th in Rockland County and receives a rating of A from Niche.
Nanuet Senior High School in Nanuet, NY gets an overall grade rating of A from Niche.
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Route 59 is lined with retail shops and restaurants
Nanuet is bisected by State Route 59, a convenient shopping corridor lined with supermarkets, big box stores and retail plazas. Here, locals can grab lunch from chain fast-food restaurants or sit down at elevated, locally owned spots. For even more retail options, the Palisades Center shopping mall in West Nyack is about 4 miles east.
Stop&Shop is a just a short drive away for Nanuet Residents along State Route 59.
Along State Route 59, a convenient shopping corridor in Nanuet, NY, are fast food chains such as White Castle.
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Street fairs and seasonal parades
Nanuet hosts seasonal events, including a Memorial Day parade and holiday tree lighting. The hamlet’s biggest attraction is the street fair in June, where hundreds of vendors line the street, live bands perform, kids work on crafts, and antique car owners show off during the car show.
Nanuet's annual Fall Festival is a fun family event with tons of vendors and activities.
Nanuet's annual Fall Festival is a fun family event with tons of vendors and activities.
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Major highways and commuter trains in Nanuet
Several popular throughways go through Nanuet, keeping commuters connected to other parts of Rockland County and beyond. Interstate 287 runs east-west through town. “The Garden State Parkway goes to New Jersey, and the Palisades Parkway takes you anywhere from Manhattan to the Catskills,” Ocher says. She adds that though it’s not the easiest commute, most people work in New York City. Commuters can board a train at the Nanuet train station, which goes south through New Jersey to Hoboken. “From there, you have to take the tubes to Manhattan,” Ocher says. John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport are the two closest major airports; both are under 40 miles away. The Montefiore Nyack Hospital, about 5 miles east of Nanuet, is the closest medical center.
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