Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to North Salem, NY
About North Salem
North Salem is a rural town at the northern tip of Westchester County, sharing borders with Connecticut and Putnam County — an equestrian, horse-country community of about 5,200 residents spread over a large, low-density area. The town includes the hamlets of North Salem, Purdys, Croton Falls, and Salem Center. Strict zoning keeps shopping and dining limited in town; residents drive to Katonah, White Plains, or Danbury, CT. Housing is 92% detached single-family, dominated by large estates and acreage, with a small townhouse/condo stock (The Cotswolds, The Hamlet) and lake communities (Lake Hawthorne, Peach Lake).
Home prices in North Salem
Home prices in North Salem vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in North Salem
- Hayfields Market — well-known country market.
- Old Salem Farm — premier horse show grounds.
- Titicus Reservoir — scenic reservoir views.
- Ruth Keeler Memorial Library.
- Union Hall — historic hall in Salem Center.
- Croton Falls hamlet shops and the Croton Falls station area.
Commuting from North Salem
- Metro-North Harlem Line; two stations in town: Croton Falls and Purdys (the Goldens Bridge station is just over the Lewisboro line).
- Typical trip to Grand Central: approximately 80 minutes off-peak (approximate) — among the longest commutes in the county.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1 hour 15 minutes+ (longer with traffic); I-684/I-84 access.
North Salem FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Salem, NY?
Home prices in North Salem vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from North Salem, NY?
Metro-North Harlem Line; two stations in town: Croton Falls and Purdys (the Goldens Bridge station is just over the Lewisboro line).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.