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Carmel, New York
What It Is Like to Retire in Carmel
This affluent north and west of New York City is growing in popularity for retirement, and Carmel is one of the nicer towns (population is about 34,000 and growing). It is near the west bank of the Hudson River, close to West Point and Danbury (CT). The Retreat at Carmel is conveniently located in the heart of New York’s beautiful Putnam County amidst acres of natural landscape with breathtaking landscapes. Gorgeous lakes, parks, and golf courses are nearby. There are several hamlets within Carmel, including Mahopac and Carmel. Photo of View of Carmel Hamlet seen from Lake Gleneida to the west, courtesy of Wikipedia and C.C. Sabathia photo of Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel, New York, courtesy of Wikipedia and Anthony22, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/
Where to Retire in Carmel and Home Prices
There is at least one active adult community in the area. The median home value was about $470,000 in mid-2023.
What Is Special about Carmel
Carmel is an affluent area near the beautiful Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Crime is exceptionally low. Lake Gleneida, formed by ice age glaciers, covers almost 168 acres in the center of town.
What Is Not Special about Carmel
Home prices are much higher than the national average.
Who Will Like Retirement in Carmel
People who want to live in the northeast but in a quiet and beautiful setting will like it in Carmel.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Construction
Climate and Physical Environment
Carmel is west of the Hudson River and north of New York City. The average July high temperature is 82 and the average January low is 16. The wettest month is July (5")
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Both Mahopac and Carmel have libraries.
Crime
Crime in Carmel is much lower than the national average.
Medical facilities
Putnam Hospital Center is in Carmel, other hospitals are nearby.
Transportation
Carmel is about average for walkability when compared to other towns.
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