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Armonk offers green space (above) and great restaurants (below left); Harper’s, Dobbs Ferry (below right)
WESTCHESTER
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN WESTCHESTER
Whether you want a hip downtown loft or a Colonial on two acres, Westchester has it all.
THE SUBURBAN DREAM
Lots of charm and loads of chic homes make these five areas perennial favorites among Westchester homebuyers.
ARMONK:
Country Meets City
If you’ve stumbled upon a small town that’s perfect for families — with equal parts country and urban flair — you just might be in Armonk. The hamlet, which sits north of the Kensico Reservoir, has undergone a transformation in recent years. Fashionable businesses and shops have sprouted in the town center, adding vibrancy and spirit to this sleepy suburb previously known for being the home of IBM, making it the perfect mix of country- charm-meets-city-chic.
The town is the perfect spot for many Westchester families, boasting a top- notch school district, excellent preschool programs for parents and kids alike, and a recreation center with numerous chil- dren’s activities. However, the unique fam- ily-friendly, country-urban vibe doesn’t come cheap: The median sales price in the hamlet typically sits near $1 million.
Armonk Quick Facts
• Median Household Income: $180,859 • Median Value of Owner-Occupied
Housing Unit: $927,200 • Population: 12,212
DOBBS FERRY:
Artsy Along The River
With gorgeous views of the Hudson and a vibrant village scene, Dobbs Ferry has become one of the hottest among Westchester’s popular Rivertowns. Top-rated restaurants like The Cookery, Harper’s, and Sushi Mike’s, as well as eclectic shops in the village center along Cedar and Main Streets, have attracted many new residents in recent years, most- ly from Manhattan and Brooklyn — giving the village a distinctly artsy and sophis- ticated flair. The village has a beautiful waterfront, where recently renovat- ed Waterfront Park hosts a variety of town events, including fireworks on the Fourth of July. Not surprisingly, water- facing properties, especially those in the
Riverview Manor section of town, between the village center and the Hastings border, remain especially popular.
Dobbs Ferry Quick Facts
• Median Household Income: $126,988 • Median Value of Owner-Occupied
Housing Unit: $617,700 • Population: 10,980
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