Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley in New York state, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just under a million. Many residents enjoy the county's proximity to New York City, making it an ideal suburban location for commuters. Diversity, great schools, convenience and beautiful parks are just a few of the things people love about Westchester County.

Towns in Westchester County

Lower Westchester

• City of Yonkers
• Tuckahoe
• Bronxville
• Mount Vernon
• Pelham
• New Rochelle
• Eastchester
• Larchmont
• Mamaroneck
• Scarsdale
• Ardsley

The Rivertowns

• Hastings on Hudson
• Dobbs Ferry
• Irvington
• Tarrytown
• Sleepy Hollow
• Ossining
• Briarcliff Manor

Central Westchester

• White Plains
• Harrison
• Rye
• Rye Brook
• Port Chester
• Greenburgh
• Mount Pleasant
• Elmsford
• North Castle
• Pleasantville

Northern Westchester

• Peekskill
• Croton on Hudson
• Cortlandt
• Buchanan
• Yorktown
• New Castle
• Mount Kisco
• Bedford
• Pound Ridge
  
• Lewisboro
  
• North Salem
• Somers

• Local Jurisdictions
• Town Overviews from Westchester Magazine
• Westchester Neighborhoods Guide from Compass​
• Westchester County Overview from Niche including School Ratings
• ​NY State Government County Overview

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Schools in Westchester County

• List of all Public School Districts in Westchester County, NY 
• Best Public Schools in Westchester County
• Best Private Schools in Westchester County
• ​List of all Private Elementary, Junior High and Special Schools in Westchester County, NY
• List of all Private High Schools in Westchester County, NY
• ​List of all Colleges & Universities in Westchester County, NY​​
• ​A Selection of Preschools and Local Childcare in Westchester County, NY

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