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Downtown New Rochelle

Downtown New Rochelle

Neighborhood in New Rochelle, New York

Westchester County 10801, 10805

$607,358 Average Value
$354 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

City amenities, small-town kindness

New Rochelle is a city about 16 miles north of upper Manhattan. Affectionately called New Roc City by locals, it’s the seventh-largest city in the state and the second-largest in Westchester County – and thanks to its housing boom, it’s still growing. According to Lohud.com, a website by The Journal News in the lower Hudson Valley, the population of New Rochelle may increase by 8,000 residents over the next few years. For anyone unfamiliar with downstate New York, Westchester is one of the most desirable counties for homebuyers ready to leave NYC behind and get more space for their money. "The community has so much to offer in every respect, be it beach clubs, marinas, parks, restaurants and colleges,” says Gay Rosen, a licensed real estate broker with Julie B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty who has lived in the community for more than four decades. It also offers so much more than just convenience, Rosen says – it offers a true community. "We might be a city, but we live like it’s a village. Residents are friendly to each other and everyone says hello."

Affectionately called New Roc City by locals, the city is known for its small-town atmosphere.
Affectionately called New Roc City by locals, the city is known for its small-town atmosphere.
With sidewalk-lined streets, Downtown New Rochelle offers a variety of housing styles.
With sidewalk-lined streets, Downtown New Rochelle offers a variety of housing styles.
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Dinner, live music at Alvin & Friends

New Roc City has art galleries, theater companies, and abundant restaurants. When asked which eatery is her favorite, Rosen couldn't pick just one. Alvin & Friends on Memorial Highway serves Southern Caribbean cuisine, hosts live music and displays and sells original artwork. The menu at Dubrovnik on Main Street specializes in seafood and Croatian-inspired home cooking. When they want to enjoy their own home cooking, residents often pick up groceries at Stop & Shop.

Main Street offers many local shops and eateries.
Main Street offers many local shops and eateries.
Major retailers can be found in Downtown New Rochelle.
Major retailers can be found in Downtown New Rochelle.
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Homes for any budget

Downtown New Rochelle offers almost every variety and size of home, from cozy condos and co-ops in renovated warehouses and pre- and post-war Art Deco buildings to suburban colonials and Tudors and urban townhouses. For those with favorite architectural decades, New Rochelle has turn-of-century vintage colonials, traditional colonials and Tudors as well as mid-century ranch-style homes near the waterfront and gated communities built in the 1980s. Some homes even have views of the harbor, while others sport castle-like turrets. Single-family homes range from about $1 million to $2 million. Mansions, estates and houses with harbor views can list for $3 million to $5 million. Condos and co-ops cost anywhere from $130,000 to $500,000.

Tudor homes are particularly common in Downtown New Rochelle.
Tudor homes are particularly common in Downtown New Rochelle.
Modern luxury condominiums and co-ops can be found throughout Downtown New Rochelle.
Modern luxury condominiums and co-ops can be found throughout Downtown New Rochelle.
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Lincoln Park's jungle gym and pool

Parks, playgrounds and green spaces are scattered throughout Downtown New Rochelle, ensuring that residents are always close to somewhere they can enjoy the outdoors. Lincoln Park’s colorfully painted basketball court, baseball field and playground, complete with a jungle gym where children can climb out all that extra energy, make it a focal point of the neighborhood. During the summer, residents flock to the 4-acre park to keep cool and have fun at its community pool and splash pad. For a calmer afternoon, Ruby Dee Park at Library Green offers quiet, tree-shaded benches and sun-drenched grass perfect for sitting down to read a book. Venturing beyond downtown provides access to a wide range of huge parks, including the historic 105-acre Glen Island Park, which is connected to the mainland by a drawbridge, and the 20-acre Davenport Park where local children love to sled on snowy days. "New Rochelle has always been known as Queen of the Long Island Sound for its wonderful shoreline," Rosen says. "We have beautiful parks that are truly special."

Lincoln Park's brightly painted basketball courts draw locals looking to test their skills.
Lincoln Park's brightly painted basketball courts draw locals looking to test their skills.
The Library Green offers interesting views and calm spots to read when the weather's nice.
The Library Green offers interesting views and calm spots to read when the weather's nice.
Enjoying a nice walk at Glen Island Park in Downtown New Rochelle.
Enjoying a nice walk at Glen Island Park in Downtown New Rochelle.
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New Rochelle Public Library holds community events for all ages throughout the year.
New Rochelle Public Library holds community events for all ages throughout the year.

Yearly excitement at the New Rochelle Street Fair

The New Rochelle Public Library is a community meeting place where librarians organize programs for all ages, like Mad Science Mondays, dance workshops and performances, baby song and story hour and a book club for tweens. Every year, the New Rochelle Street Fair draws thousands, featuring live performances, over 200 local vendors, a beer garden, inflatables and more.

Magnet schools in Downtown New Rochelle

Niche gives the New Rochelle School District an A-minus. "The district has six elementary schools," Rosen says. "Three are magnet schools, which means that a child can attend the school of their choice." The only enrollment limitations are the district's lottery system and availability based on class size. Students can attend Daniel Webster Elementary School, which has an A rating, Isaac E. Young Middle School, which has an A-minus, and New Rochelle High School. The high school earns a B-plus and offers its students extracurricular activities like photography, robotics and mock trial clubs.

Daniel Webster Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in New Rochelle, NY.
Daniel Webster Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in New Rochelle, NY.
Isaac E. Young Middle School has an A-minus on Niche.
Isaac E. Young Middle School has an A-minus on Niche.
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From New Rochelle Station, Metro-North takes commuters to Midtown Manhattan in under an hour.
From New Rochelle Station, Metro-North takes commuters to Midtown Manhattan in under an hour.

Metro-North's New Rochelle Station

Commuting to the office in Midtown Manhattan takes under an hour, as residents simply hop on the train at New Rochelle Station. Interstate 95 and Route 1 run right through the neighborhood, making it easy to hop on the highway to commute by car, and bus stops are scattered throughout Downtown New Rochelle. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is less than a mile outside of the neighborhood.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

26 min drive

Train

New Rochelle Station

Bus

North Ave & Lockwood Ave

Bus

Lincoln Ave & Dewitt Pl

Bus

Main St & Drake Ave

Bus

Lincoln Ave & Webster Ave

Bus

Palmer Ave & Cedar Plaza

Bus

New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D

Bus

River St & Palmer Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown New Rochelle US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$392,000
Median Single Family Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Price
$639,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$559,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$354
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Months of Supply
3.90
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
531
Median Year Built
2006
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,107
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,425
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,297
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
934
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
22,225
Median Age
39
Population Density
33 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$80,206
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,085

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.1%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

59 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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