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Thiells, NY

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A charming hamlet near the Hudson River

Golf Park-Like Upscale Suburban Outdoors Upscale

Formerly known as Thiell’s Corner in the 1850s, the city of Thiells is a charming hamlet home to upscale single-family homes and rentals, tree-lined streets, and paved sidewalks. Residential neighborhoods in this hamlet are safe and family-friendly, affording residents a sigh of relief. A few convenience stores, banks, grocers, and churches reside in Thiells, although the town is mostly residential. Great schools and a close-knit community are major allures for this small town. Thiells neighbors the Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course, South Mountain County Park, and High Tor State Park. Residents can enjoy hiking trails, scenic vistas, and abundant outdoor recreation. Thiells is just a few miles off the Hudson River, and provides easy access to Harriman State Park, offering lakes, beaches, wood trails, campgrounds, and more.

Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

21

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

Willow Grove Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

557 Students

5
out of 10

Thiells Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

645 Students

3
out of 10

Fieldstone Secondary School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,247 Students

5
out of 10

North Rockland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,687 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • High Tor State Park
  • Harriman State Park (NY)
  • Bear Mountain State Park
  • Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
  • Montrose Point State Forest

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.