Pearl River is a hamlet, and it is also considered a census-designated place and is located within the limits of Orangetown in Rockland County. Situated just 20 miles north of Manhattan and a vast array of employment opportunities, it is also just north of the border with New Jersey.

CNNMoney.com featured Pearl River on its list of 100 best places to live in 2011 with the area garnering the 78^th spot. A quiet place to raise young families, people can spend time at Veterans Memorial Park and other outdoor venues. A bevy of restaurants, cafes, and shops are within easy walking distance, and nearby Orangetown has six colleges for students to choose from.

Demographics

Pearl River hosts a robust population of 21,042 people, and these are dispersed among 5,539 homes at a density of 3,273 people per square mile. 33% of householders have children below the age of 18 living with them, and 64% are married couples.

Average household size is made up of 2.79 persons, and 24% of these are occupied by people not related to one another. 20% of occupants live alone, and in 8% of cases, this will be a female head of house with no husband present. 8% of people aged 65 or above reside by themselves.

Real Estate

Homes in the Pearl River area have increased in price by 9.8% over this time last year, and available inventory has likewise grown by 31.6%. The median list price is $589,000 or $295 per square foot. The average house will sell after receiving 3 offers with no down payment at 98.6% of the asking price. 15 properties were sold last month, and the average time spent on the market is just 31 days.

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Photo of Pearl River Metro-North station courtesy of Wikipedia