Monsey
Private and public schools available for kindergarten through 12th grade
The Monsey area is served by the East Ramapo Central School District, which receives a C-minus from Niche. Most children attend Margetts Elementary School for kindergarten through third grade and Elmwood Elementary School for fourth through sixth grade. Both schools get a C-minus. Students advance to Chestnut Ridge Middle School, which also receives a C-minus for seventh through eighth grade and Spring Valley High School for ninth through 12th grade, which gets a C-plus. The Spring Valley High School Counseling Department helps students build resumes, apply for colleges, and find jobs after high school. Most students attend private Jewish schools, such as Beth Rochel School, an unrated Kindergarten through 12th-grade all-girl institution, and Yeshiva of Spring Valley, an unrated Kindergarten through eighth-grade elementary school.Commuters use state highways and trains
Many interstate and state highways, like the Palisades Parkway and the New York State Thruway, connect New York City and Monsey, allowing commuters to reach the city in an hour or less. Buses from Monsey Park & Ride can take commuters into White Plains, where they catch a train to New York City in over two hours. Commuters may also catch the PASC train at the Spring Valley train station, two miles away, and arrive at the Secaucus Junction Station in just over an hour. From there, they may transfer to most commuter rail lines.“Monsey used to feel like a small hamlet, but today, it’s a much bigger town. There are a lot more people,” says Naomi Streicher, a Realtor with Q Home Sales, who grew up in the neighborhood. “If you live near the center of Monsey, you don’t need a car.” Monsey has sidewalks in high-traffic areas, and residents can access shopping, dining, recreation and public transportation. LaGuardia International Airport is 34 miles away. Good Samaritan Hospital is 4 miles away for emergency services.Pick fresh produce on local farms and hike in town parks
Greenery is interlaced with Monsey’s homes and shopping areas. Manny Welder Park has lighted tennis and handball courts, four sports fields and a playground. Monsey Glen County Park is a favorite place to walk, with 25 acres to explore. Just outside the community, West Maple Farm sits on 15 acres of farmland, allowing hands-on experiences such as picking fresh blueberries and vegetables, feeding chickens, and visiting with cows, sheep and other farm animals. Demarest Farms, 9 miles away, is a local family-owned, seasonal farm allowing visitors to pick peaches and apples.Shopping and dining on Main Street
“Main Street is no longer a quiet little strip. Now you can get almost everything you need there or at one of the nearby shopping centers in Monsey,” says Streicher. The Shoppers Haven Mall, just off Main Street, has over 20 shops and services, including Rockland Kosher Supermarket and R-Kafe, a kosher restaurant. For more kosher restaurants, Monsey BBQ & Grill serves American and Middle Eastern comfort food. Primavera Café & Restaurant has a mix of Mexican and Italian fare. Evergreen Kosher Market is further down Main Street for groceries. Big-box stores like Lowe’s and Costco Wholesale are in Spring Valley, 3 miles away.Upscale single-family homes with apartments for rent
Linear and winding roads with occasional sidewalks are lined with large homes in the New Traditional, split-level and postmodern styles. Prices vary depending on size. Homes with five bedrooms or less range from $995,000 to $1.3 million, while homes with five or more bedrooms range from $1.8 to $2.08 million. Townhouses and condos range from $775,000 to $1.3 million. Over 60% of Monsey residents rent, and 34% of the property is apartment buildings. The CAP Index crime score is a 6 out of 10. The national average is 4.Ramapo Parks & Recreation hosts seasonal events
In June, a fireworks display paints the sky after a New York Boulder game to celebrate Ramapo Day, 6 miles away at Clover Stadium. The Town of Ramapo Parks & Recreation Department hosts seasonal and holiday events throughout the area. Egg hunts are conducted in the spring, while Halloween parties at pumpkin patches are reserved for the fall. During the summer months, the department hosts summer camps.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Natalia Gerbino
Natalia Gerbino
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
(888) 861-7137
77 Total Sales
1 in Monsey
$740,000 Price
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Shmuel Bernfeld
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Shmuel Bernfeld
Responds QuicklyMark One Real Estate
(845) 547-7788
51 Total Sales
1 in Monsey
$1,100,000 Price
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Isaac Leibowitz
IL
Isaac Leibowitz
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Valley Realty
29 Total Sales
12 in Monsey
$679K - $1.2M Price Range
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Jeffrey Freundlich
Jeffrey Freundlich
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna Rand Realty
(914) 313-8885
109 Total Sales
1 in Monsey
$555,000 Price
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Abraham Spitzer
Abraham Spitzer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Hudson Valley
(914) 809-9609
56 Total Sales
27 in Monsey
$509K - $3.2M Price Range
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Yisroel Weiss
Yisroel Weiss
Responds QuicklyTeam W Realty LLC
(845) 999-1198
105 Total Sales
12 in Monsey
$530K - $2.8M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park
- Picnic Area
- Hiking
- Walking Paths
Willow Tree Park
Orchard Hills Park
Nanuet Sports Grounds and Trail
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Manny Weldler Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Monsey | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Monsey Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Monsey, Ramapo sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Monsey, Ramapo over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 60% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-60%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,749
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,548
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,182
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
920
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
793
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
25,517
Median Age
18
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
53.8%
Significantly above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,337
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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