Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to Chappaqua, NY
About Chappaqua
Chappaqua is the signature hamlet of the town of New Castle in northern Westchester, famous for its (Horace Greeley High School), 2-acre zoning across much of the town and a roster of prominent residents past and present. Housing is predominantly high-end single-family homes on wooded lots, from colonials near the hamlet center to large estates. Downtown Chappaqua (King Street and South Greeley Avenue) offers a compact walkable core of shops and restaurants around the train station.
Home prices in Chappaqua
The median listing price in Chappaqua is $1,600,000.
Top places in Chappaqua
- Downtown Chappaqua — shops and restaurants along King Street and South Greeley Avenue.
- Chappaqua Farmers Market — Saturday market in the hamlet center.
- Gedney Park — 126-acre town park with trails, pond, and picnic areas.
- Chappaqua Public Library — landmark library in the hamlet center.
- Glazier Preserve — woodland preserve with hiking trails.
- Horace Greeley High School campus (exteriors).
Commuting from Chappaqua
- Metro-North Harlem Line; Chappaqua station in the hamlet center.
- Typical weekday trip to Grand Central: approximately 45–55 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~45–60 minutes (longer with traffic).
Schools in Chappaqua
Public schools: Chappaqua Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Chappaqua FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chappaqua, NY?
The median listing price in Chappaqua is $1,600,000. Median sale price (last 12 mo.); median single-family also $1.6M - How is the commute from Chappaqua, NY?
Metro-North Harlem Line; Chappaqua station in the hamlet center. - Which school district serves Chappaqua, NY?
Chappaqua is served by Chappaqua Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.