Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to Mount Pleasant, NY
About Mount Pleasant
A large, primarily residential town (about 45,000 residents across 32.7 square miles) roughly 30 miles north of Manhattan. Within its borders are the villages of Pleasantville, Sleepy Hollow, and a portion of Briarcliff Manor (profiled separately) plus the unincorporated hamlets of Hawthorne, Thornwood, Valhalla, Pocantico Hills, Eastview, and Scarborough. The town blends grand estates (the Rockefeller family's Kykuit sits in Pocantico Hills) with classic suburbs, major medical institutions (Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College in Valhalla), and large tracts of protected open space, reservoirs, and parkland. Incorporated in 1788 (originally including present-day Ossining, which split off in 1845).
Home prices in Mount Pleasant
Home prices in Mount Pleasant vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mount Pleasant
- Kykuit — the Rockefeller estate in Pocantico Hills (guided tours of the house, gardens, and art collections).
- Rockefeller State Park Preserve — 1,400+ acres of carriage roads and trails in Pocantico Hills.
- Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture — working farm and Blue Hill restaurant in Pocantico Hills.
- Kensico Dam Plaza (Valhalla) — landmark dam, plaza events, and recreation.
- Pocantico Lake — hamlet landmark in Pocantico Hills.
- Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College (Valhalla).
Commuting from Mount Pleasant
- Metro-North Harlem Line: Hawthorne and Valhalla stations; Hudson Line: Philipse Manor and Scarborough stations (in Sleepy Hollow).
- Approximate trip to Grand Central: 40–55 minutes depending on station (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–55 minutes (longer with traffic); Taconic State Parkway and I-287 access.
Schools in Mount Pleasant
Public schools: Mount Pleasant 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.
Mount Pleasant FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mount Pleasant, NY?
Home prices in Mount Pleasant vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Mount Pleasant, NY?
Metro-North Harlem Line: Hawthorne and Valhalla stations; Hudson Line: Philipse Manor and Scarborough stations (in Sleepy Hollow). - Which school district serves Mount Pleasant, NY?
Mount Pleasant is served by Mount Pleasant 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.