Overview
Pomona is a town north of New York City in Eastern New York. Its prime location and relaxed environment make it an attractive option for retirees. Besides this, the city is home to a historic downtown featuring all the necessary daily amenities.
Climate & Geography
Pomona is a small town southwest of Carmel. Summers are sunny and wet, winters can be freezing, and there are partly cloudy skies throughout the year. Residents can expect more rain than the national average and about 200 sunny days a year.
The town is near the New Jersey and Pennsylvannia borders. West of the Hudson River, Pomona consists of forested areas and subdivisions.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Pomona is known for its neighborly feel and small-town atmosphere. Some of the town’s best attractions include Palisades Credit Union Park and Provident Bank Park, where residents can go to catch a show or local baseball game. Pomona also has many local antique shops and restaurants.
The town is an hour’s drive from one of the most popular cities in the nation, New York City, featuring world-famous restaurants, shops, and theaters.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Pomona is higher than the national and state averages. This is due to the housing cost, which is well above the U.S average.
New York does not tax Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. For all other forms of retirement income, residents 60 and older can exclude up to $20,000 from taxation. Retirees over 65 qualify for tax breaks to help with the state’s high property taxes, and the combined sales tax rate in Pomona is 8.75 percent.
Health Care
New York ranks in the top 37 states on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
There are four hospitals and medical centers rated high performing by U.S. News near Pomona: Nyack Hospital, New York-Presbytarian-Hudson Valley Hospital, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, and Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center.
Pomona is also in driving distance of Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospitals, which are nationally ranked in two adult specialties and rated high performing in three specialties and three procedures.