What are some good places to live near West Point, New York?

Question

I'm interested in having a dwelling with at least 3 bed, 2 bath, and a yard. Should be fairly safe. I've noticed that Newburgh and New Windsor have lower home prices, anyone know why?

Answer 1

go to Carmel NY great place to live.

Answer 2

Lower home prices compared to what? Monroe? Yes. Compared to New York City? Definitely. To most other towns their size? To towns ten more minutes north? H*LL NO. I grew up there and got tired of getting hosed financially, so I moved somewhere significantly cheaper - Las Vegas. In case you didn't notice, this country's economy is in the toilet - some home sellers have acknowledged this fact, many others have not. Also, the closer in commuting distance you are into NYC, the more expensive the homes are going to be, because people can get it. (Someone moving up from the city: "A quarter mil for a teeny condo within five minutes' drive to the train station? Dirt cheap!" Thus driving up the prices for the other schmucks moving into the area.) Honestly, because those towns are just that much further away from easy commuting into the city, they're a bit cheaper. (Compare it to Garrison or Highland Falls, you'll see I'm right.)

You're also going to find ridiculous taxes no matter where you go in that area. There's some neighborhoods in the Monroe-Woodbury school district where property and school taxes cost as much yearly as to purchase a luxury car. Are your children getting a stellar education for that money? Nope. They're getting average educations.  

Now, what can I recommend? Most parts of Newburgh and New Windsor are fairly safe. (Newburgh has a less lazy police department, if that makes a difference to you.) I would stay away from the east side of the city of Newburgh and you have to watch parts of the town of Newburgh. (Yes, there are two separate municpalites) Beacon is also acceptable - in parts. But, then you have a bridge toll (either Newburgh-Beacon or Bear Mountain) to contend with. Parts of Campbell Hall are also affordable. Much outside of those areas, you're looking at longer than 30 minutes' commute. BUT, if a good school district is what matters to you - anything in the Newburgh schools is worth it. It's a fairly large, racially and economically diverse school district that offers more programs than many others. (People pay tuition from out of district to get their kids into those schools.)