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Carmel, NY

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Small-town charm and natural beauty in the NYC suburbs

Historic Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Upscale Scenic

Nestled in the heart of Putnam County, Carmel is an idyllic town known for its pervasive natural beauty and historic charm. Founded in 1795, Carmel contains three places featured on the National Register of Historic Places: the Gilead Burying Ground, Reed Memorial Library, and Putnam County Courthouse.

Carmel offers residents a small-town atmosphere complete with excellent schools and a close-knit community. Carmel’s tranquil vibe and scenic environment lend plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents take to nearby lakes and reservoirs as well as numerous state parks and forests for outdoor fun. Carmel is popular with many NYC commuters for its relatively easy access to the city via I-684 in addition to the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carmel, NY is $824 for one bedroom, $2,156 for two bedrooms, and $1,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carmel has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$824/month
656 Sq Ft
House
$4,420/month
2,368 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chamber of Commerce Park
  • Danner Family Preserve
  • Lasdon Park and Arboretum
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
  • Clarence Fahnestock State Park

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • New York Stewart International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.