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Wallkill, NY

Wallkill is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 30,486 at the 2020 census. It is centrally located in the county. Interstate 84 crosses New York State Route 17 in the southern part of the town. U.S. Route 6 and New York State Routes 17K, 211, and 302 also cross portions of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 62.8 square miles (163 km2) of which 62.2 square miles (161 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.92%) is water.

Wallkill is bordered by the towns of Hamptonburgh and Montgomery on the east, Crawford on the north, Mamakating and Mount Hope on the west, and Wawayanda and Goshen on the south. The town almost surrounds the city of Middletown.

The original land patent for the town was dated 1724, but little was done for decades to develop and settle the region. The town was established in 1772, but part of the town was lost upon the formation of Ulster County. Wallkill's claim to fame during the American Revolution was the production of gunpowder in factories in Phillipsburg and Craigville for American troops by Henry Wisner and his son-in-law Moses Phillips.

Health and wellness are integral to the fabric of Wallkill. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York offers a range of spa therapies, including massages, facials, and body treatments. Guerlain Spa at The Plaza combines French beauty techniques with modern spa treatments in a luxurious setting. Exhale Spa offers a range of massages including deep tissue, Swedish, and prenatal massages. Squeeze is a modern massage studio that allows you to customize your massage experience using a mobile app. Juvenex Spa is known for its Korean-style spa treatments, including massages, saunas, and body scrubs. Red Moon Wellness offers therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic wellness services.
 

Top Sites in Wallkill, NY: Turtle Creek Golf Course at Garden Cathay, Bronx Zoo, Madison Square Garden.
 

Elevation: 240 feet. ZIP Code: 12589. Area code(s): 845. Area: 42.89 square miles. Population: 30,486.

FAQs

What is Wallkill, NY known for?

The Wallkill and Shawangunk correctional facilities are located in Wallkill. The hamlet's attractions include the Walden–Wallkill Rail Trail, the original Borden Farm (namesake for the area's middle school, John G. Borden Middle School), the Wallkill River, the Magnanini Winery, and its proximity to the Shawangunk Mountains. Collectively, these attractions contribute to the charm and appeal of the hamlet, offering a diverse range of experiences for visitors to enjoy and explore.

What is the crime rate in Wallkill, NY?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Wallkill is safer than 63% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In New York, only on the order of 40% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Wallkill. If you live in Wallkill, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 144. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

What is the tax rate in Wallkill, NY?

What is the sales tax rate in Wallkill, New York? The minimum combined 2024 sales tax rate for Wallkill, New York is 8%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The New York sales tax rate is currently 4%. The County sales tax rate is 4%. The Wallkill sales tax rate is 0%.

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Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scout

Avalara

Town of Wallkill

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Guerlain Spa at The Plaza

Exhale Spa

Squeeze

Juvenex Spa

Red Moon Wellness

Turtle Creek Golf Course at Garden Cathay

Bronx Zoo

Madison Square Garden
 

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