The Town FilesClarkstown, New York
Town in Rockland County · population 86,855 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $602,100
- Household income
- $136,883
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.4
Clarkstown is a town of 86,855 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $602,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 87% of New York towns, more upscale than 86% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of New York towns.
How Clarkstown ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarkstown is worth $602,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $136,883, which is more affordable than 18% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,185 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarkstown | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $602,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,185 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $136,883 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Clarkstown
| People | Clarkstown | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Clarkstown
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarkstown since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 7.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 8, 2021.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Clarkstown itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Towns near Clarkstown
- Congers, NY1.4 mi · 8,532 people · home $614,600
- Bardonia, NY1.6 mi · 4,249 people · home $618,200
- Valley Cottage, NY1.7 mi · 9,038 people · home $544,100
- New City, NY1.8 mi · 34,135 people · home $650,700
- West Nyack, NY3.0 mi · 3,649 people · home $558,100
- Haverstraw, NY3.3 mi · 12,323 people · home $361,100
- New Square, NY3.3 mi · 9,679 people · home $662,400
- Hillcrest, NY3.6 mi · 8,164 people · home $567,400
Clarkstown questions
Is Clarkstown, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarkstown scores better for retirees than 35% of New York towns and quieter than 21%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Clarkstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarkstown is valued at $602,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $136,883, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $2,185 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarkstown?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 35.5 inches of snow.
Does Clarkstown get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarkstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)