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Larchmont, New York

Introduction to Larchmont, New York

Larchmont, New York, in Westchester county, is 2 miles NE of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 17 miles NE of New York, New York. There are 6,485 residents in the village.

Larchmont History

The earliest inhabitants were the Siwanoy Tribe, and the Dutch arrived in 1614. By 1720, few American Indians remained in Larchmont as the the land was largely consumed by British and Dutch settlers. The oldest historic home, the "Manor House", was built by Peter Jay Munro, the adopted son of the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Jay. The Village of Larchmont was officially incorporated in 1891.

Larchmont and Nearby Attractions

  • African American Museum
  • Hommocks Ice Rink
  • Battery Park
  • Bartlett Arboretum
  • Horseshoe Harbor
  • Blue Mountain

Things To Do In Larchmont

Parks in Larchmont are Pine Brook Park, Vanderburgh Park, and Lorenzen Park. Several museums including Bronx County Historical Society, the Museum of Bronx History, and Bruce Museum are nearby. Historic sites include Abyssinian Baptist Church and Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic site. Popular attractions also include the Bartlett Arboretum, the Belmont Park race track, and Bergen County Zoological Park. Manor Beach and Park offers opportunities for recreation.

Larchmont Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Larchmont Higher Education

Colleges near Larchmont include Cochran School of Nursing, College of Mount Saint Vincent, and College of New Rochelle.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLarchmont Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLarchmont Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLarchmont Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLarchmont Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLarchmont College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLarchmont People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLarchmont Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Larchmont Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Larchmont Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Larchmont, NY

Comparing Larchmont 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents12
Housing Recently Built13
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime86
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