Have you ever found yourself thinking while watching television that you should move to New York? If so, join the millions of Americans that spend some part of their day fantasizing about living in New York. What isn't there to marvel about living in the Empire State, home to the city that never sleeps, New York is a place to move to if you want to feel alive. However, New York City is not a possible destination for millions of America due to its extravagant costs of living. Still, there is a great alternative to living in the Big Apple: you can live in some of the charming residential communities that surround New York City.

Situated a scant 30 miles away from New York City and Jersey City in gorgeous Rockland County, lies the quaint census designated community of Congers. One walk through this beautiful city and you'll go bonkers for Congers. Home to over 8,000 residents, this charming community is populated with gorgeous homes that house some of the nicest people that you'll ever meet in the Empire State.

While the pace of life in Congers won't ever match the frenetic energy of New York City, residents are the gorgeous natural beauty and small town charm of Congers. Featuring some of the finest schools in the Empire State and boasting a reputation for being one of the safest places to live, it's easy to see why more and more people are flocking to Congers.