New City is the largest hamlet in the Town of Clarkstown and the county seat, home to the Rockland County courthouse and government offices. Most homes are single-family on quarter- to half-acre lots, from mid-century ranches and splits to newer colonials. Congers Lake and Rockland Lake State Park are a short drive east.
Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%. Source: OneKey® MLS, single-family homes closed Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026, by post office town. Medians. Data believed accurate but not warranted. Pulled Sep 30, 2026.
About 2.58% of value a year, or roughly $20,680 on a $800K home.
| Rockland County | $2.40 |
| Town of Clarkstown | $7.19 |
| Clarkstown Central School District | $16.26 |
| Total per $1,000 of value | $25.85 |
NYS 2024 full-value tax rates for county, town and school. Village taxes and fire, library, sewer and water districts are extra. Actual taxes depend on the assessment and exemptions like STAR.
Comparing with New Jersey? Taxes and closing costs, Rockland vs. Bergen, side by side →
Most homes with a New City address are in the Clarkstown Central School District.
School district lines don't follow mailing addresses. Check the district for any specific house before you make an offer, and I'll confirm it on every home we look at.
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The good ones here go fast. Tell me what you want and I'll send new listings that fit, or book a 20-minute call and we'll talk it through.