Cragsmoor, New York
CDP
About Cragsmoor
Set in the central part of New York, Cragsmoor is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Cragsmoor is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.36 square miles.
📰 Cragsmoor News Today
- Larry Gobrecht Obituary (1946 - 2025) - Cragsmoor, NY - Albany Times Union Legacy obituary · Dec 31
- Police Cleared in Daniel McAlpin Shooting Shawangunk Journal · Nov 13
- Cragsmoor, an Art Colony of the Catskills Brownstoner · Jun 26
- Ulster County Historical Society Presents: Art Colonies Of Ulster County: Elverhoj, Cragsmoor & Byrdcliffe Antiques And The Arts Weekly · Jun 14
- John (Jack) Kissel Obituary (2026) - Ellenville, NY - Loucks Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Feb 5
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What Makes Cragsmoor Unique
- The only place in America named Cragsmoor — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area4.36 sq mi
Coordinates41.6655, -74.3912