White Plains, the "edge city" of Westchester County
White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County and is also known as an "edge city" of New York City because of the development of business and retail establishments which have sprung up there. Edge cities are known primarily for business so those interested in commercial real estate have many options from which to choose. Those looking for houses for sale in White Plains will find many fine housing options in both established neighborhoods and new areas of this thriving community.
White Plains Fast Facts
- Population: 57,168
- Median Household Income: $65,859
- Median Home Value: $648,700
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- White Plains is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for White Plains workers is 27 minutes. White Plains has access to many transportation options including bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via John F. Kennedy International Airport, La Guardia Airport, Long Island MacArthur Airport, Newark International Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Westchester County Airport.
White Plains Employment
Major employers in the White Plains area include ITT, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, IBM, County of Westchester, Westchester Medical Center, U.S. Postal Service District Office, Verizon Communications, PepsiCo, Entergy Nuclear Northeast, The Bank of New York Co., White Plains Public Schools, New York Presbyterian Hospital, The Journal News and New York Power Authority.
White Plains School Districts
Students of White Plains are served by 11 public schools and 60 private schools. There are also 132 colleges and universities in the White Plains area.
White Plains Attractions
- Bartlett Arboretum
- Bronx Zoo
- George Washington Bridge
- Maritime Aquarium
- The Empire State Building
- Elattractions Island
- The Statue of Liberty National Monument
- Metropoattractiontan Museum of Art
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
- New York Stock Exchange
- World Trade Center Site
White Plains Parks and Recreation
- Bartlett Arboretum
- Bronx Zoo
- George Washington Bridge
- Maritime Aquarium
- The Empire State Building
- Elattractions Island
- The Statue of Liberty National Monument
- Metropoattractiontan Museum of Art
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
- New York Stock Exchange
- World Trade Center Site