Kiryas Joel, NY House for Sale

Kiryas Joel, often referred to as KJ, is a village in the Hudson Valley primarily inhabited by Yiddish-speaking Satmar Hasidic Jews. Established in the 1970s by Grand Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum, the community is located 55 miles north of New York City and became part of the newly created town of Palm Tree in 2019. The village spans 1.5 square miles and has a dense population of approximately 42,000 as of 2023. Housing in Kiryas Joel consists mainly of apartment and condo complexes, with a few ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes on the outskirts. The community's educational needs are served by the Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District, which focuses on special education, and numerous private religious schools. Residents enjoy a variety of kashrut-friendly dining options, such as Yossi’s Café & Restaurant, and are within walking distance of kosher grocery stores, bakeries, and synagogues. Major highways like U.S. Route 6 and Interstate 87 provide easy access to Manhattan, which is about a 55-mile drive away. Health services are available at Aizer Health Center and Rambam Urgent Care. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit nearby Gonzaga Park for walking trails and scenic views, or Smith Clove Dog Park for leash-free play. Kiryas Joel experiences four distinct seasons, with humid summers and cold, snowy winters.