The Hudson Valley refers to the canyon of the Hudson River and its adjacent communities in New York State, generally from northern Westchester County northward to the cities of Albany and Troy. Historically a cradle of European settlement in the northeastern United States and a strategic battleground in colonial wars, it now consists of suburbs of the metropolitan area of New York City at its southern end, shading into rural territory, including "exurbs," farther north.
The Hudson Valley was first established by the Dutch in the early 1700’s. More recently, the crowding and high cost of living associated with the New York metropolitan area and its adjacent suburbs has led increasing numbers of people to move from these densely populated areas to the Hudson Valley, This demand for housing has resulted in increased residential development, Along with this residential development has come commercial development such as shopping malls, restaurants and other services but the Hudson Valley still retains its natural beauty and charm.
Want to learn more about the wonderful towns and villages in our Valley? Choose the place of interest to you in the column to your right and learn more about it. The Ackerman Group welcomes you to The Hudson Valley and looks forward to helping you find your dream home!