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Hartsdale, New York

Introduction to Hartsdale, New York

Hartsdale, New York, in Westchester county, is 2 miles SW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 21 miles NE of New York, New York. As of the 2000 census, 9,830 people lived in Hartsdale.

Hartsdale History

Hartsdale is situated in Westchester County around the Bronx River. The earliest settlers were the Weekquaeskeeks, who belonged to a tribe known as Algonquin. They were followed by British and Dutch settlements, and the region was developed under the Manor system. Hartsdale’s role during the Revolutionary War was quite significant. One of the battles was fought near the Bronx River in 1776. This area was predominantly steeped in farming until about 1865, when the development of New York – Harlem rail road stimulated development into other spheres. The region was named in honor of Robert Hart, who was a landowner.

Hartsdale and Nearby Attractions

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Louis Armstrong House
  • Ridge Road County Park
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Maritime Aquarium
  • Glen Rock Arboretum

Things To Do In Hartsdale

Museums nearby include the American Museum of Natural History, the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Keeler Tavern Museum, all of which have antiquities on display. The Bronx Zoo and the Maritime Aquarium have terrestrial and aquatic animals and plants on display, and Glen Rock Arboretum also has a number of plants on display.

Hartsdale Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Hartsdale Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Iona College, Mercy College, SUNY Westchester Community College, and Pace University.

High Points

Hartsdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHartsdale Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHartsdale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHartsdale Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHartsdale Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHartsdale College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hartsdale People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Hartsdale Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hartsdale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hartsdale, NY

Comparing Hartsdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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