Philmont, New York
Village · Population 1,483 · #360 in New York
About Philmont
Philmont is a small town in eastern New York with an estimated population of 1,483.
Officially, Philmont is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,216 residents per square mile.
📰 Philmont News Today
- CORTLANDT ODP SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to Philmont, N.Y.’s Earnhart Front Row Soccer · Aug 14
- 3 people displaced, pets killed in Philmont house fire NEWS10 ABC · Jul 21
- Philmont Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Philmont plastics plant to close The Daily Gazette · Jul 7
- Seniors displaced after Philmont housing complex condemned NEWS10 ABC · Jul 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Philmont Unique
- The only place in America named Philmont — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Philmont
- Martindale Chief Diner — american
- Vanderbilt House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philmont
- Harlem Valley Rail Trail reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,483
Rank in state#360 of 595
Land area1.22 sq mi
Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates42.2490, -73.6469