Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to White Plains, NY
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About White Plains
White Plains is the county seat and the economic center of Westchester, set roughly midway up the county. Its downtown mixes office towers, two large shopping centers, the county courthouse complex, and a growing residential population. Mamaroneck Avenue runs through the heart of the restaurant and retail district.
Home prices in White Plains
Home prices in White Plains vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in White Plains
- The Westchester — shopping mall anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus
- City Center — downtown retail and entertainment complex on Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains Performing Arts Center — theater and live events downtown
- Mamaroneck Avenue restaurant corridor
- ArtsWestchester — county arts council gallery and performance space
Commuting from White Plains
- Metro-North's Harlem Line from White Plains to Grand Central: roughly 35–45 minutes. Driving into Manhattan: roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic.
White Plains FAQs
- What is the housing market like in White Plains, NY?
Home prices in White Plains vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from White Plains, NY?
Metro-North's Harlem Line from White Plains to Grand Central: roughly 35–45 minutes. Driving into Manhattan: roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.