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With diverse cultural and natural settings and its bustling economic activity, the Westchester, NY, real estate market is a desirable destination for homebuyers and investors alike. There are bustling cities, quaint villages, gorgeous towns, open areas, and a network of lovely parks readily available in Westchester County, New York. A total of six cities, 19 towns, and 20 villages make up the country's population.

However, Westchester is most renowned for its excellent public schools and high overall quality of life. Additionally, it is an intellectual and cultural hub, with a highly-skilled population, competitive schools and universities, Fortune 500 firms, world-changing nonprofit organizations, and cutting-edge research facilities.

History of Westchester County New York

History of Westchester County New York

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The original occupants of Westchester, the Algonquian-speaking Wappinger Indians, were driven in the 1640s by Dutch colonists by the Hudson River and by New England colonists along what is now the Connecticut border; the majority of the Wappinger relocated westward in 1756. The Province of New York absorbed Westchester following the surrender of New Netherland to the English in 1664, and the county was designated one of the state's initial counties in 1683. Chester, England, was the inspiration for the name. In the American Revolution, it was the location of major military activity, including the Battle of White Plains on October 28, 1776, a campaign by British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton in 1779, and the capture by the Americans of British spy Major John André near Tarrytown in 1780. Today, however, it is a diverse blend of cultures and scenery that makes it a unique destination.

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Westchester County Namesake

Westchester County Namesake

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Westchester, New York, was named after the English city of Chester. Chester, nearly two millennia old, was founded by the Romans as a fortified cathedral city in Cheshire, England. There is a river named Dee running through it, close to the boundary between England and Wales.

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With diverse cultural and natural settings and its bustling economic activity, the Westchester, NY, real estate market is a desirable destination for homebuyers and investors alike. There are bustling cities, quaint villages, gorgeous towns, open areas, and a network of lovely parks readily available in Westchester County, New York. A total of six cities, 19 towns, and 20 villages make up the country's population.

However, Westchester is most renowned for its excellent public schools and high overall quality of life. Additionally, it is an intellectual and cultural hub, with a highly-skilled population, competitive schools and universities, Fortune 500 firms, world-changing nonprofit organizations, and cutting-edge research facilities.

Westchester County, NY Demographics

Westchester County, NY Demographics

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With a land area of 450 square miles and a population of just less than a million people, Westchester County is located in the historic Hudson Valley, just north of New York City. The county rests in northeastern New York, in a mountainous region bordered on the east by Connecticut, south by Long Island Sound, and west by the Hudson River.

The county has five major ethnic groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.3 percent), Black or African American (non-Hispanic) (13.3 percent), Other (Hispanic) (11.1 percent), White (Hispanic) (10.8 percent), and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.01 percent ). Furthermore, 34.1 percent of the households in Westchester County speak a language other than English as their primary language at home, according to the American Community Survey.

In terms of education, the University of Mercy College (2,326 degrees conferred in 2019), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,676 degrees), and the State University of New York (1,029 degrees) at Purchase College are the largest universities in Westchester County, NY.

People who live in Westchester County, NY, own about 62.3 percent of the homes there, and the median value of homes was $559,400 as of 2019.

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Why should you buy a real estate in Westchester County, NY?

Why should you buy a real estate in Westchester County, NY?

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Many people who live in New York City are fond of Westchester County. Perhaps due to the less stressful and higher quality of life and the excessive home prices in Manhattan. Whatever the case, tens of thousands of people have flocked to the enclaves of New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, and Rye.

It is well known that the real estate prices in New York City's five boroughs reach costly peaks. Therefore one choice – or rather an obligation – is to look into the surrounding counties, which are greener and a little further away from the city core. Therefore, there has been a significant surge in real estate sales in nearby counties, particularly Westchester, offering an ideal opportunity to invest in the Westchester County real estate marketplace.

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Why Westchester County?

Why Westchester County?

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The county is surrounded by gorgeous landscapes, including forests, hills, the Hudson River and Long Island Sound shorelines, and fabulous nature reserves and parks. You can go hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding, among other activities. The perfect blend of urban, suburban, and semi-rural environments, all within short driving distances of one another and reasonably close to Manhattan and other New York City locations, which are easily accessible by rail, is also available in Westchester. These variables make purchasing real estate in this area a significant advantage for anyone looking to enter the state's property market.

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