Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to Thornwood, NY
$650,400Median home value
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About Thornwood
Thornwood is a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, of about 6,000 people along Commerce Street. A postwar suburb of split-levels and colonials, it is known for the Thornwood Shopping Center and its central location — the Taconic Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway meet here. Kensico Dam Plaza and the Bronx River Parkway bike path are nearby.


Home prices in Thornwood
The median home value in Thornwood is $650,400.
Top places in Thornwood
- Kensico Dam Plaza — concerts, the farmers market and the reservoir.
- Bronx River Parkway bike path — the weekend cycling route.
- Thornwood's Commerce Street — shopping and dining.
- The Taconic and Saw Mill parkways — quick escapes north.
- Hawthorne station — Harlem Line rail, adjacent.
Commuting from Thornwood
- Metro-North Harlem Line: Hawthorne station (adjacent); ~50 min to Grand Central.
- ~40 min drive to Manhattan off-peak.
- Bee-Line bus service along Commerce Street.
Thornwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Thornwood, NY?
The median home value in Thornwood is $650,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Thornwood, NY?
Metro-North Harlem Line: Hawthorne station (adjacent); ~50 min to Grand Central.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.