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You will find links to everything you would want to know about lower Westchester County, from Parks and Recreation to Local School Districts, Transportation to Night Life, and Local Libraries to Area Demographics. If there is any information that is not there that you would like to know about, contact me and I will do my best to find it out for you. Remember that "I live where I work. I work where I live."
Getting Around
The travelers of Scarsdale use I-287 and I-87 for convenient travel. Closest to Scarsdale, I-87 runs east to west and I-287 runs north to south.
Less than 10 miles from Scarsdale are Eastchester, New Rochelle, White Plains, and Mamaroneck. New York City is approximately 23 miles from Scarsdale. Hicksville is roughly 21 miles away.
Airports
The major airports serving the air travelers of Scarsdale include JFK International Airport, La Guardia International Airport, Newark International Airport-New Jersey, and Westchester County Airport. The two New York International Airports are roughly 25 miles from Scarsdale, and Newark International is a little less than 30 miles away.
Terrain
Scarsdale has a land area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Scarsdale and is a short drive away from the Long Island Sound, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Hudson River.
Population
According to CNNmoney.com the estimated population of Scarsdale and the surrounding area is roughly 38,864.
Jobs
The major employment sectors of the Scarsdale area include education, health, and social services. Finance, real estate, and insurance jobs are a major source of income for residents, and professional, administrative, and management positions are as well.
Major employers in Westchester County include Snapple Beverage Group/Motts Incorporated, Nokia Incorporated, and Pepsico Incorporated, Fuji Photo Film USA, IBM, NY Life Insurance, Nokia, Lillian Vernon Corporation, Bally Retail Incorporated, and The Lenovo Group.
The median household income for the residents of Scarsdale is approximately $130,064.
Colleges/Universities
Westchester County has many excellent colleges and universities such as Iona College, Mercy College, Suny Westchester Community College, The College of New Rochelle, and Pace University. All five schools are less than 10 miles from Scarsdale. Approximately 12 miles away is Manhattan College in the Bronx.
Housing
There are various housing options available throughout the Scarsdale area including townhomes, condos, apartments, beautiful estates, and single family homes.
The median home price for Scarsdale and the surrounding area is close to $833,978. Homes in the area are ranging from approximately $700,000 to $6,500,000.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
Saxon Woods Park is settled on roughly 700 acres of land. The park offers recreational facilities including a picnic area, 18 hole miniature golf course, and swimming pool. The Saxon Woods Park has a playground for the children and also accessible to the disabled.
The Saxon Woods Golf Course in Scarsdale was acquired in 1925. The Saxon Woods course is settled on 700 acres of well maintained greens and rolling landscape. The Saxon Woods Golf Course was designed by architect Tom Winton and opened to the public around 1931. The golf course offers a pro shop, lessons, a driving range, a practice green and a restaurant.
In addition, there are several excellent golf courses within a short driving distance including the Mosholu Golf Course, Dunwoodie Golf Course, Bonnie Briar Country Club, and Quaker Ridge Golf Club. Each golfing facility has charming scenery, pleasant greens, and a relaxing atmosphere for an enjoyable game of golf.
The Weinberg Nature Center is a ten-acre sanctuary that is home to numerous varieties of birds, animals, bees, and even people. There is a fruit orchard, swamp, meadow, and numerous woodlots. There are trails for strolling and an 8-mile trail for hiking all the way to the Binebrook Ball Park. There are various special events and programs of all ages. The Weinberg Nature Center is a place for education and family fun.
The Ridge Road Park in Scarsdale is a 170 acre park that provides ball fields, playgrounds, three pavilions, and picnicking facilities for a relaxing day at the park.
Interesting Facts
The singer and actress Liza Minelli, daughter of Judy Garland, lived in Scarsdale and attended Scarsdale High School.
Singer and wife of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, moved to Scarsdale in the early 1950’s with her family.
After the 1979 publication of The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet by Scarsdale physician Dr. Herman Tarnower and Samm Baker, the name “Scarsdale” became very familiar to the public.
Distinguished Alumni of Scarsdale include the following individuals:
Harris Wofford - Former Senator from Pennsylvania
Richard Holbrooke - Former Ambassador to the United Nations
John Wallach - Founder of the Seeds of Peace organization
Jeffrey Hoffman - Astronaut, now a lecturer at MIT
Nina Totenberg - National Public Radio commentator
Barbara Kopple - Oscar winning Director of "Harlan County, USA"
Tovah Feldshuh - Tony nominee Actress (Broadway,TV & Film)
O. Rogeriee Thompson - Rhode Island Superior Court Judge
Laura Garwin - Director of Research at Bauer Center for Genomics at Harvard
Richard Stengel - President of National Constitution Center & former Times Magazine Editor
Earl Graves - CEO of Black Enterprise
Greg Behrman - Henry Kissinger Fellow at Aspen Institute
Special Local Attractions
The neighboring City of White Plains is a mini-NYC! So many things to do and see with its own high-rise skyline. Make sure and take a look at the new Trump Tower at City Center in downtown White Plains. Please see the Things to Do Page for links to great shopping, restaurant ,and parks in White Plains.
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