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Downtown White Plains

Downtown White Plains

Neighborhood in White Plains, New York

Westchester County 10601, 10605, 10606

$719,929 Average Value
$566 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

A "Little Manhattan"

Located at the northern edge of the New York City metropolitan area, the city of White Plains is much more than a mere neighbor of the “Big Apple.” This large urban center includes a vibrant downtown area, a highly rated public school district and even a large park commemorating an early Revolutionary War battle, all while serving as Westchester County's commercial and employment hub. Realtor and local expert Giovanni Gonzalez of GioHomes Real Estate says, “People call White Plains ‘Little Manhattan’ because it offers a lot of amenities for its residents. We don’t even have to commute anywhere else, as we can find everything here in White Plains.” With just under 60,000 residents, this county seat of Westchester County is a regional center of its own, with an incredibly diverse and competitive real estate market drawing new residents into a fast-growing metropolis.

From houses to co-ops and Condos, residents have many options in White Plains.
From houses to co-ops and Condos, residents have many options in White Plains.
With clearly marked crosswalks, White Plains is a great place to take a walk.
With clearly marked crosswalks, White Plains is a great place to take a walk.
White Plains: J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park: Sitting and Relaxing on a Beautiful  Da
White Plains: J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park: Sitting and Relaxing on a Beautiful Da
White Plains: Tibbits Park: A Gazebo in the middle of the City
White Plains: Tibbits Park: A Gazebo in the middle of the City
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Downtown shopping at the City Center

White Plains’ modern, urban streets are packed with shops, restaurants and major employers. Gonzalez says of White Plains, “It’s a really nice little city that offers a lot for its residents. There’s a lot of shopping opportunities, and the downtown is full of life, bars, restaurants and young people.” The visually prominent City Center shopping mall, along Mamaroneck Avenue, is home to a ShopRite supermarket and several brand-name eateries and clothing stores, including a Nordstrom Rack, a Target and a Buffalo Wild Wings. Other shopping options include the Westchester Mall and Bloomingdales.

Anyone serious about music will love shopping at Sam Ash Music Store in White Plains.
Anyone serious about music will love shopping at Sam Ash Music Store in White Plains.
White Plains: Local Shops and Restaurants: So Many To Choose From
White Plains: Local Shops and Restaurants: So Many To Choose From
White Plains: City Center Shopping Mall: For Your Shopping and Entertainment Needs
White Plains: City Center Shopping Mall: For Your Shopping and Entertainment Needs
White Plains: City Center Shopping Mall: Nordstrom, Shop Rite & Target
White Plains: City Center Shopping Mall: Nordstrom, Shop Rite & Target
White Plains: Serafina Italian Restaurant: Opened 2011
White Plains: Serafina Italian Restaurant: Opened 2011
White Plains: Columbian House: Serving Community Since 2017
White Plains: Columbian House: Serving Community Since 2017
White Plains: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ: Experience to Inspire Laughter, Conversation, and Amazing Times
White Plains: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ: Experience to Inspire Laughter, Conversation, and Amazing Times
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White Plains: 40 Minute Drive To Manhattan: Take the Train of Highway
White Plains: 40 Minute Drive To Manhattan: Take the Train of Highway

Convenient commutes

One of White Plains’ most significant features is its proximity to New York City, as commuters can expect an approximately 40-minute drive down Interstate 87, or a 30-minute train ride, to Manhattan. City buses also provide transportation around the city for those who prefer not to drive, connecting locals to major employment centers like Pepsico, Gerber Life Insurance and Jackson Lewis and healthcare centers like the Burke Rehabilitation Center and the White Plains Hospital. The city's downtown area is also incredibly pedestrian-friendly, as its sidewalks are often packed with shoppers on weekends.

Recreation and reflection at White Plains' parks

White Plains is home to several parks that offer opportunities for both outdoor recreation and historical reflection. Locals can visit the J. Harvey Turnure Memorial Park to walk down its footpaths or Tibbits Park to observe its statues, war memorial, fountains and gazebo. This park, like the Battle of White Plains Park just across the Bronx River from Downtown, also features educational signage commemorating the historical significance of this town during the Revolutionary War.

Tibbits Park is a nature oasis in White Plains.
Tibbits Park is a nature oasis in White Plains.
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Famous Fountain: Hearing the Water Running is Very Relaxing
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Famous Fountain: Hearing the Water Running is Very Relaxing
White Plains: J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park: Cheery Blossoms As Far As the Eye can See
White Plains: J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park: Cheery Blossoms As Far As the Eye can See
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Adopt A Park Memorial Dedication
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Adopt A Park Memorial Dedication
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Commemorative Statue
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Commemorative Statue
White Plains: Tibbits Park:  Cristoforo Colombo Statue
White Plains: Tibbits Park: Cristoforo Colombo Statue
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Seasonal happenings

As the center of life in Westchester County, White Plains is brimming with culture, best expressed through annual events. January sees White Plains’ most popular restaurants host “Restaurant Month” to bring out their most delicious flavors for fixed prices, while each year also sees the city put on Oktoberfest in October, JazzFest in September and a December Holiday Market to keep residents engaged and entertained every season.

A fast-growing market

White Plains may have been founded in 1683, but it only became a city in 1916, and much of White Plains’ suburban housing stock dates to the early decades of the 20th century. In White Plains’ southern outskirts, Dutch Colonial, Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes dating to the 1920s and 1930s now sell for between $700,000 and $1 million due to extensive remodeling, while condo units in the heart of the city can sell for between $700,000 and $2.8 million, with plenty of variety in between. Gonzalez says, “It’s a city that is growing at a really fast pace; they’re building a lot and modernizing a lot of existing infrastructure.” In contrast to older housing, newer, “luxury living” residences such as the Ritz Carlton Residences Westchester are freshly developed, with less than twenty years behind them. This diversity of housing options explains not just the variation in listing prices from $124,000 to $2 million, but also rising sale prices and longer average days on the market for each home.

White Plains: Ritz Carlton Condo Residences:  Comes With Doorman and Valet Service
White Plains: Ritz Carlton Condo Residences: Comes With Doorman and Valet Service
White Plains: Back to the 1920's: House Built in 1925
White Plains: Back to the 1920's: House Built in 1925
White Plains: Houses to Co-ops and Condos: From Older to Recent Take Your Pick
White Plains: Houses to Co-ops and Condos: From Older to Recent Take Your Pick
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Stellar schools

Students can attend the schools of the White Plains City School District, rated by Niche as being among the top 25 school districts in the state for quality of teaching and diversity. Local schools include the B-plus-rated Church Street School and the A-minus-rated White Plains Middle and Senior High Schools. White Plains Senior High is not only considered by Niche to be among the top 10% of all public high schools in New York, but has strong student-teacher ratios, test scores and even extracurricular ratings to back up its standout reputation.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Westchester County

13 min drive

Train

White Plains Station

Bus

Mamaroneck Ave & Maple Ave

Bus

N Broadway & Main St

Bus

Martine Ave & Broadway

Bus

Mamaroneck Ave & E Post Rd

Bus

Main St & S Lexington Ave

Bus

White Plains Bus Terminal Water St

Bus

Main St & Court St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown White Plains US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 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)
$705,000
Median Single Family Price
$579,000
Median Townhouse Price
$575,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$928,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$425,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$566
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Months of Supply
4.30
Median List Price
$799,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
737
Median Year Built
2005
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,096
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,413
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,472
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
860
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
542
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
45,302

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 2pm

    300 Mamaroneck Ave Unit 831, White Plains, NY 10605

    $599,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,250 Sq Ft
    • 300 Mamaroneck Ave
    • Unit 831
    • New 4 days ago

    Sunny Spacious Top Floor Oversized 2 Bed/2 Bath available in the highly desirable Jefferson Place located right in Downtown White Plains. This is the largest floor plan the building has to offer. Features include: two covered parking spaces, large living room with a cozy fireplace, open kitchen w/ granite, stainless steel appliances, custom kitchen pullout shelving, hardwood floors throughout,

    Kay Dacosta Christie's Int. Real Estate

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    15 Greenridge Ave Unit 20H, White Plains, NY 10605

    $599,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,400 Sq Ft
    • 15 Greenridge Ave
    • Unit 20H
    • New 15 days ago

    Imagine stepping into a beautifully remodeled duplex loft in White Plains that effortlessly marries urban chic with cozy warmth. Newly renovated floors and a freshly painted interior set the tone for a space elevated by high cathedral ceilings with skylights, which flood every corner with natural light. The modern culinary hub features sleek stainless steel appliances, pristine white cabinetry,

    Tanya Norris Coldwell Banker Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
11,262
Median Age
42
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$94,629
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,694

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
54.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

66 / 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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