Livingston, NY Homes for Rent

Livingston is a rural community in upstate New York’s Hudson Valley, offering a serene lifestyle surrounded by woods and farmland. This quiet town is just a 15-minute drive from Hudson, a small city along the Hudson River. Real estate in Livingston varies, with more affordable manufactured homes and midcentury houses in the south, and historic farmhouses and luxury properties in the north. The area features a few local shops and markets, including Hannaford for groceries, Alltown Fresh for produce and coffee and Green Acres Farm Market & Bakery for homemade goods. Melanie Nelson Books operates on an honor system, reflecting the community’s low crime rate. For more extensive shopping and dining, residents often drive 10 miles to Hudson or 25 miles to Kingston. Students attend highly rated Hudson Senior High School. Livingston Recreation Park provides outdoor activities with its playground, sports fields and nature trail, while Lake Taghkanic State Park, less than 7 miles away, offers a beach, kayaking and fishing. U.S. Route 9 leads 45 miles to Albany and 115 miles to New York City. There's also an Amtrak station in Hudson for additional transportation options. Annual events in the Hudson Valley, such as the Out Hudson Pride parade, the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival and the Hudson Winter Walk, add to the community’s charm.