Craig Watters
MARKET TRENDS
HUDSON VALLEY
The Hudson Valley market covers six counties with considerable variety—in price, property type, and what buyers are looking for. The data below shows median prices, days on market, and inventory levels for each county. These numbers tell you what's happening at a high level overview, and local insight tells you why it matters and what it means for your specific situation. Lets discuss what is important to you!
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Putnam County
Bear Mountain Bridge
Putnam County is where rugged Hudson Highlands topography, Revolutionary War history, and mysterious stone chambers meet Metro-North convenience—an under-the-radar sweet spot for serious views and quick city access. Scofield Ridge and peaks like Breakneck and Bull Hill create dramatic fjord-like scenery that many find more intimate and cinematic than the broader Catskills, which means homes here can offer cliffside sunsets, story-rich landscapes, and an easy drive for you and your friends from Manhattan.
Orange County
Orange County pairs Hudson River vistas and horse country with nationally known art destinations and a diverse base of employers, making it a natural landing spot for NYC professionals. Schunemunk Mountain, the county’s highest point, rises above rolling valleys and vineyards, giving buyers the option of homes with expansive ridge-line and sunset views within a realistic commuting distance of midtown.
Route 218 From West Point to Cornwall
Dutchess County
Dutchess County blends river cities and chic villages—Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Rhinebeck—into a high-amenity corridor of dining, culture, and strong schools that works for both weekenders and full-time commuters. With Brace Mountain as its high point, Dutchess stretches into true high-country terrain, giving buyers a mix of Hudson River scenes and serious hilltop views.
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Rustic Farms are found throughout Dutchess County
Ulster County
Ulster County combines buzzy towns like Saugerties, Woodstock, and New Paltz with wild-feeling forests, swimming holes, and trail networks that keep it at the center of the Hudson Valley escape conversation. Slide Mountain, the county’s highest point, anchors a skyline of craggy Shawangunk and Catskill ridges, so buyers can choose everything from lake cottages to cliff-top retreats with long views and thriving arts scenes nearby.
Opus 40, Saugerties
Columbia County
Columbia County’s rolling farmland and riverfront towns like Hudson offer a refined but relaxed escape, with a creative, food-forward culture and easy access to the Hudson River from NYC. Its highest point near Alander Mountain in the Taconic Range hints at big-sky vistas and quiet trail systems that appeal to buyers who want space as much as style.
Warren St, Hudson
Greene County
Greene County combines classic Catskills mountain scenery with an economy where tourism is a leading employer, supporting a deep roster of outdoor recreation, lodging, and dining options. Buyers come for ski weekends, hiking, and four-season adventure, choosing from cabins and modern retreats that feel wild yet remain within practical reach of the city.