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Mamaroneck, New York

Introduction to Mamaroneck, New York

Mamaroneck, New York, in Westchester county, is 3 miles NE of New Rochelle, New York and 19 miles NE of New York, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the New York metropolitan area with. Mamaroneck has a population of approximately 18,752.

Mamaroneck History

Originally, there were two farming communities on the side of the River Mamaroneck. They were merged as the commercial Village of Mamaroneck in the 1890s. The village was incorporated in 1895. According to one tradition, the village was named after a local chief. However, others believe that the name was derived from an Indian term meaning ‘the place of rolling stones’ or ‘the place where fresh water falls into salt.’ Mamaroneck was once a popular summer residence for the wealthy residents of New York City. The first railroad from New York City entered the village in 1848.

Mamaroneck and nearby Attractions

  • Harbor Island Park
  • Saxon Woods Park
  • Neuberger Museum of Art
  • Bronx Zoo
  • City Island Nautical Museum
  • Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Things To Do In Mamaroneck

Mamaroneck offers several recreational facilities. You can visit Columbus Park, Harbor Island Park, Florence Street Park and the Otter Creek Preserve. The village has many houses of worship, including Saint Vito's Church, Barry Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Straight Gate Church and Saint Thomas Episcopal Church. You can even plan a day trip to the Children's Museum of Manhattan, Studio Museum in Harlem or the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

Mamaroneck Transportation

Westchester County Airport is nearby.

Mamaroneck Higher Education

The College of New Rochelle and SUNY College at Purchase are among the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMamaroneck Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mamaroneck Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mamaroneck Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Mamaroneck Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Mamaroneck Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mamaroneck College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mamaroneck, NY

Comparing Mamaroneck 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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Historic Mamaroneck

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Calloway residence (stable) between 1900 and 1915

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Calloway residence (stable) between 1900 and 1915

Calloway residence (back porch, with chair) between 1900 and 1915

Calloway residence (interior, desk and mantle) between 1900 and 1915

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