Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to New Rochelle, NY
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About New Rochelle
New Rochelle sits on Long Island Sound between Mount Vernon and Larchmont, about 20 miles north of Manhattan. Its downtown around Main Street and North Avenue has added multiple residential towers, while Glen Island and Hudson Park anchor a waterfront recreation scene. The city is with historic neighborhoods like Residence Park and Wykagyl alongside the North End estates.
Home prices in New Rochelle
Home prices in New Rochelle vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in New Rochelle
- New Roc City — outdoor entertainment and retail complex with mini golf and arcades
- Glen Island Park — 105-acre waterfront county park with the castle
- Hudson Park — beach and picnic park on Long Island Sound
- Wykagyl Shopping Center — longstanding suburban retail center
- Thomas Paine Cottage — 18th-century home museum of the revolutionary-era writer
Commuting from New Rochelle
- Metro-North's New Haven Line from New Rochelle to Grand Central: roughly 30–40 minutes; Amtrak also stops here. Driving into Manhattan: roughly 35–55 minutes depending on traffic.
New Rochelle FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Rochelle, NY?
Home prices in New Rochelle vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from New Rochelle, NY?
Metro-North's New Haven Line from New Rochelle to Grand Central: roughly 30–40 minutes; Amtrak also stops here. Driving into Manhattan: roughly 35–55 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.