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We live vibrantly.
Seeking privacy and quiet? Or do you prefer to be in the center of the action? Whatever your lifestyle vibe, Westchester has a place for you to call home. With
a diverse array of living options, the County offers single family homes in idyllic neighborhoods, as well as residential developments brimming with sought- aer amenities, and everything in between. Many
of our developments are walkable to train stations, restaurants, arts and entertainment, within trendy downtowns such as Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Tarrytown, Port Chester and Ossining.
Learn more about some of our thriving downtowns on page 42.
We’re close to (virtually) everything.
Each of Westchester’s towns, cities and villages enjoy close proximity to New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut and beyond.
Learn more about Westchester’s enviable location and mobility on page 39.
We’re well-educated.
Westchester is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Niche.com as home to some
of the top high schools in the U.S. In 2020, U.S. News and World Report ranked 13 of Westchester County’s public high schools among the top 50 nationwide. Beyond our high quality public school system, Westchester is also home to several prestigious private schools, and 30 institutions of higher education.
Learn more about higher education in Westchester on page 44.
We enjoy world-class cuisine.
It’s no secret: Westchester’s cuisine gives New York restaurants a run for their money. We offer hundreds of restaurants specializing in virtually every major world cuisine, including Turkish, Georgian, Korean, Croatian and more.
We feature numerous fine dining establishments, such as the two-Michelin-star Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Tarrytown), Kanopi (White Plains), X20, (Yonkers), and ›e Inn at Pound Ridge. ›ese are complemented by a diverse list of restaurants that received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition this year, including:
• Badageoni Georgian Kitchen, Mount Kisco • Boro6 Wine Bar, Hastings-on-Hudson
• Burrata, Eastchester
• Café Alaia, Scarsdale
• Chutney Masala, Irvington
• Dubrovnik, New Rochelle
• Macelleria Italian Steakhouse, Village of Pelham • Maria Restaurant, New Rochelle
• RaaSa, Elmsford
• Rafele Rye, Rye
• Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar, White Plains
• Southern Table Kitchen & Bar, Pleasantville
• e Cookery, Dobbs Ferry
• Tredici Social, Bronxville
• TVB by: Pax Romana, White Plains
We’re close to nature.
With an expansive list of outdoor amenities, Westchester offers more than 18,000 acres of parkland to hike, bike, and horseback ride. If water sports are more your speed, we have scenic lakes and opportunities to swim and boat on both the Hudson River and the Long Island Sound. Our myriad outdoor activities are complemented by a wide array of farm stands, farmer’s markets and food trucks.
We offer peace of mind.
Westchester County’s crime rate is 68% lower than the national average, offering local residents and families peace of mind.
We have a rich cultural and artistic landscape.
Westchester is home to a dozen museums and art galleries, and nearly 23 performing arts venues. ›e vibrant, diverse arts and culture landscape enhances quality of life for residents, while strengthening the local economy.
Learn more about how a local cultural organization is helping drive our local economy on page 32.
Opposite: Yonkers waterfront.
Le, top: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk. Le, bottom: Rockefeller State Park Preserve
© Courtesy of Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve © Courtesy of Armonk Outdoor Art Show
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