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Thornwood, New York

Introduction to Thornwood, New York

Thornwood, New York, in Westchester County, is 6 miles N of White Plains, New York and 28 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 5,980.

Thornwood History

This region was originally inhabited by Algonquin Lenape Native Americans. The Harlem Line of the Metro-North Railroad established a station in Thornwood, but it was eliminated in the mid-1980s due to electrification. The area was, at one point of time, home to a large and flourishing marble quarry. In the 1980s, this quarry pit was filled up and a shopping center was built over it. Thornwood is currently an unincorporated hamlet in Westchester County.

Thornwood and nearby Attractions

  • Bartow-Pell Mansion
  • Trailside Nature Museum
  • Blue Mountain Reservation
  • John Jay Homestead Historic Site
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Rockland Lake State Park

Things To Do In Thornwood

The Trailside Nature Museum features Native American artifacts, nature trails, a resource center and picnic areas. At the Neuberger Museum of Art, visitors can view collections of 20th-century American art, including the works of artists like Willem de Kooning, Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper and Jackson Pollock. The home of statesman John Jay, now known as the John Jay Homestead Historic Site, is located near Thornwood as well. The Blue Mountain Reservation offers camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking and mountain biking opportunities, while the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation features nature trails and picnic areas. The Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden, the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, the George Washington Bridge and the Maritime Aquarium are some of the other popular destinations in the area.

Thornwood Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the closest major airport.

Thornwood Higher Education

Colleges and universities accessible from Thornwood include Pace University-Pleasantville Briarcliff, SUNY Westchester Community College and Iona College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Thornwood Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Thornwood Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Thornwood People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Thornwood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Thornwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Thornwood, NY

Comparing Thornwood 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 Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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