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Pearl River, NY

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Relish this quiet enclave on the cusp of NYC

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Close-Knit Welcoming Picturesque Charming Convenient

Located about 30 miles northwest of New York City, Pearl River is a charming suburb just north of the New Jersey border. Pearl River touts a small-town feel with a close-knit community and a vibrant downtown area along Central Avenue and Main Street, brimming with local shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and more.

Pearl River’s community comes together for a massive Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration every year in addition to a variety of other events and festivals. Outdoor fun at nearby Tallman Mountain State Park, Blauvelt State Park, Hook Mountain State Park, and Palisades Interstate Park also brings the community together.

Pearl River residents enjoy close proximity to abundant shopping opportunities at Palisades Mall and the Shops at Nanuet. The many metropolitan amenities of New York City are just a short drive away, while Pearl River offers tranquil residential neighborhoods to come home to after a day in the bustling city. Getting around from Pearl River is easy with access to the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Garden State Parkway, and NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pearl River, NY is $1,173 for a studio, $1,711 for one bedroom, and $1,944 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pearl River has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,711/month
616 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

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.

Schools

Lincoln Avenue School

Public

Grades K-4

193 Students

8
out of 10

Pearl River Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

523 Students

7
out of 10

Evans Park School

Public

Grades K-4

314 Students

7
out of 10

Franklin Avenue School

Public

Grades K-4

263 Students

6
out of 10

Pearl River High School

Public

Grades 8-12

935 Students

8
out of 10

Pearl River Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

523 Students

7
out of 10

Pearl River High School

Public

Grades 8-12

935 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • DePiero's Farm
  • Wood Dale County Park
  • Pascack Brook County Park
  • Blauvelt State Park
  • Tallman Mountain State Park

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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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.