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- Parks & Recreation
- Clean & Green
- Internet Access
- Safe & Sound
- Neighborly Spirit
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- Nightlife
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- Families with kids
- Country Lovers
- Retirees
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Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
Editors Choice
"The Best of Both Worlds"
Having lived here for more than fifteen years, I can attest that Yorktown Heights is a great place to live. It’s affordable (average real estate price is around $400,000+); and there is assistant housing for low income families. It’s very clean and well-kept. People really care about what the town looks like, and you can see this by just walking up the main street---there’s potted plants that flower in Springtime and Summer, and very rarely do you see any litter anywhere. Yorktown is a walking town: you can get anywhere once you’re in the center of it all. Granted, you have to drive from your house to get to the middle of town, but once there, there’s sidewalks and even a bike path. The bike path runs between several towns in Westchester. You’ll see people riding their bikes or rollerblading through town on good weather days.
Once you’re done with your hike, you can stop by the Starbucks right near the bike path in town to relax and drink something cool. You can grab a great hot sandwich at Edwin’s Gourmet Deli (right across from the Starbucks) or get an awesome breakfast at Dante’s III on Front Street. Restaurants are an eclectic collection of different cultures: there’s Empire Hunan Chinese right in town, Finnegan’s Grill (a great pub to come to at night and hang out with friends), Gaudio’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria (some of the best flat crust pizzas in Westchester County) and Matilde’s International Restaurant in the Triangle Shopping Center. Family-friendly dining includes Friendly’s and Panera Bread, Inc. There’s two grocery stores in Yorktown: Turco’s Gourmet and your neighborhood A & P. For good American food and great atmosphere, visit Peter Pratt’s Inn, off of Rt.118.
Yorktown is great for people who like to be outdoors. Not only is there a great bike path (once the old railroad), Yorktown has Turkey Mountain, a nature preserve with several different trails (each of different difficulty levels) that can lead you to the top of the mountain. On a day with good visibility, you might even see the skyline of NYC! Turkey Mountain is a great place to go to see fireworks, for on the Fourth of July you’ll have a panoramic view of the countryside and, after dark, a panoramic explosion of fireworks.
Yorktown has two great school districts: Yorktown Central, and Lakeland School District. As someone who went to Yorktown Central School District since 9th Grade to graduation, I have to say that this is the best school district I’ve ever experienced! The staff really care and want you to succeed. There’s lots of clubs and some (mainly sports) even take you on road trips (supervised, of course). There’s great facilities on the campuses, like a track and sports field. Technology here is state-of-the-art. There's also a BOCES right in the middle of town.
Medical facilities in Yorktown are excellent. There’s lots of offices for all different kinds of medical professionals. You’re bound to find someone who can help you for any kind of medical need---and most offices can be found right in the center of town.
Transportation is good in Yorktown. While it doesn’t have a train station, you’re along the Beeline bus route, and you can always drive to nearby train stations (or take a cab). Most places outside of town however, you will need to have a car. Downside is that it’s near Indian Point. There is some violence here but generally at night and I wouldn’t walk around town by yourself. (It’s fine to take walks outside of town on suburban roads, though.)
Personally my experience in Yorktown was, overall, a great one and I have no regrets living here. It’s a great place to live!
Once you’re done with your hike, you can stop by the Starbucks right near the bike path in town to relax and drink something cool. You can grab a great hot sandwich at Edwin’s Gourmet Deli (right across from the Starbucks) or get an awesome breakfast at Dante’s III on Front Street. Restaurants are an eclectic collection of different cultures: there’s Empire Hunan Chinese right in town, Finnegan’s Grill (a great pub to come to at night and hang out with friends), Gaudio’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria (some of the best flat crust pizzas in Westchester County) and Matilde’s International Restaurant in the Triangle Shopping Center. Family-friendly dining includes Friendly’s and Panera Bread, Inc. There’s two grocery stores in Yorktown: Turco’s Gourmet and your neighborhood A & P. For good American food and great atmosphere, visit Peter Pratt’s Inn, off of Rt.118.
Yorktown is great for people who like to be outdoors. Not only is there a great bike path (once the old railroad), Yorktown has Turkey Mountain, a nature preserve with several different trails (each of different difficulty levels) that can lead you to the top of the mountain. On a day with good visibility, you might even see the skyline of NYC! Turkey Mountain is a great place to go to see fireworks, for on the Fourth of July you’ll have a panoramic view of the countryside and, after dark, a panoramic explosion of fireworks.
Yorktown has two great school districts: Yorktown Central, and Lakeland School District. As someone who went to Yorktown Central School District since 9th Grade to graduation, I have to say that this is the best school district I’ve ever experienced! The staff really care and want you to succeed. There’s lots of clubs and some (mainly sports) even take you on road trips (supervised, of course). There’s great facilities on the campuses, like a track and sports field. Technology here is state-of-the-art. There's also a BOCES right in the middle of town.
Medical facilities in Yorktown are excellent. There’s lots of offices for all different kinds of medical professionals. You’re bound to find someone who can help you for any kind of medical need---and most offices can be found right in the center of town.
Transportation is good in Yorktown. While it doesn’t have a train station, you’re along the Beeline bus route, and you can always drive to nearby train stations (or take a cab). Most places outside of town however, you will need to have a car. Downside is that it’s near Indian Point. There is some violence here but generally at night and I wouldn’t walk around town by yourself. (It’s fine to take walks outside of town on suburban roads, though.)
Personally my experience in Yorktown was, overall, a great one and I have no regrets living here. It’s a great place to live!
Pros
- Beautiful Scenery
- Shopping in town
- Friendly Neighbors
- Great recreational activities
- Incredibly family-friendly
Cons
- Far from New York City
- Not much of a nightlife
Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"The cultural center of Yorktown"
Yorktown Heights is the largest hamlet within the town of Yorktown. It occupies a large portion of the town’s southeastern corner. Two-thirds of Yorktown’s residents reside in the Heights, with the remaining population spread out among the town’s other four hamlets. The Taconic Parkway cuts through the town, but train commuters have a bit of a ride because there is no Metro-North station in the town; commuters must drive to Peekskill.
Residents of Yorktown Heights can take advantage of the large variety of programs offered by the Yorktown Recreation Department. The Yorktown Community and Cultural Center (YCCC) receives both public and private funding, and includes a 550-seat performing arts center, the Yorktown Stage. During the summer, outdoor concerts are held at the John DeVito Gazebo, focusing on a range of musical genres and styles.
Yorktown Heights is also home to Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park. The park features an enormous swimming pool which can accommodate over two thousand people, as well as two ponds for fishing and boating. There are facilities for picnicking, golf and basketball, as well as a playground.
The majority of children in Yorktown Heights attend the Yorktown Central Schools. All of the district’s schools, which include two K-3 schools, an intermediate school for grades 4 and 5, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school, are located in Yorktown Heights. There are nearly 4,000 students in the district. Over all, the district gets strong results on state assessments.
Children who reside in the northern part of the hamlet attend the Lakeland School District, which has about 6,000 students hailing from both Putnam and Westchester, including Yorktown Heights.There are five K-5 elementary schools; one of them is located in Yorktown Heights. The district’s middle school, Copper Beech, and alternative high school program are also located in the hamlet. Lakeland offers full day kindergarten. The district’s students have performed above the state median on both the elementary and middle-school level tests, and in most cases fewer than 5% of students are below state standards.
House-hunters will find many homes in a variety of styles in the $1 million to $1.5 million dollar range. There are ranches built relatively recently, as well as older homes. There are also some well-priced condominiums, great for young families or retirees.
Residents of Yorktown Heights can take advantage of the large variety of programs offered by the Yorktown Recreation Department. The Yorktown Community and Cultural Center (YCCC) receives both public and private funding, and includes a 550-seat performing arts center, the Yorktown Stage. During the summer, outdoor concerts are held at the John DeVito Gazebo, focusing on a range of musical genres and styles.
Yorktown Heights is also home to Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park. The park features an enormous swimming pool which can accommodate over two thousand people, as well as two ponds for fishing and boating. There are facilities for picnicking, golf and basketball, as well as a playground.
The majority of children in Yorktown Heights attend the Yorktown Central Schools. All of the district’s schools, which include two K-3 schools, an intermediate school for grades 4 and 5, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school, are located in Yorktown Heights. There are nearly 4,000 students in the district. Over all, the district gets strong results on state assessments.
Children who reside in the northern part of the hamlet attend the Lakeland School District, which has about 6,000 students hailing from both Putnam and Westchester, including Yorktown Heights.There are five K-5 elementary schools; one of them is located in Yorktown Heights. The district’s middle school, Copper Beech, and alternative high school program are also located in the hamlet. Lakeland offers full day kindergarten. The district’s students have performed above the state median on both the elementary and middle-school level tests, and in most cases fewer than 5% of students are below state standards.
House-hunters will find many homes in a variety of styles in the $1 million to $1.5 million dollar range. There are ranches built relatively recently, as well as older homes. There are also some well-priced condominiums, great for young families or retirees.
Pros
- Served by two very good school districts
- Beautiful Scenery
- Great recreational activities
Cons
- Not convenient to Metro North
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A Lively Place in Yorktown"
Yorktown Heights is the most populated and active hamlet in Yorktown, a forty-square-mile area in Northern Westchester only 35 miles from New York City. It has a busy downtown area where people shop and eat and gather for coffee, and there always seems to be a community celebration or fundraiser going on.
Here you can find everything from large houses with acreage to small, single family homes, condos and rentals. The train to Manhattan takes about an hour and fifteen minutes; there is no Yorktown Heights train stop, but there are stops in Mt Kisco and Croton-Harmon (both about 20 minutes from Yorktown Heights) and Chappaqua (a few minutes longer.) There is also the Bee-Line bus, which will take you to various Westchester destinations, including Playland Amusement Park in Rye during the summer. There is also an express bus to Manhattan.
This is a social place with many groups and societies to choose from, such as Alliance for Safe Kids, the American Legion, Boy Scouts, Elks Lodge, Irish-American Social Club, Knights of Columbus, VFW, Yorktown Garden Club, Land Trust, Lion’s Club, and Rotary Club. There is a Senior Citizens Nutrition Center, a Teen Center, and the town government encourages residents to volunteer for boards such as Open Space, Community Housing, Landmarks Preservation, and Conservation. The Yorktown Community and Cultural Center offers programs, entertainment, rooms for town clubs and organizations, and will rent space out for private groups.
Here you’ll find the Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, a working farm that will inspire you to farm, garden, and grow things in your own backyard. They offer classes and lectures, you can buy a share of their produce or pick your own, and you can enjoy picnicking on their grounds and hiking their 3 ½ miles of woodland trails. It’s a terrific place to visit.
Five and half miles of the North County Trailway, a 22-mile paved pedestrian/bicycle path that runs from Mount Pleasant to Somers, runs through Yorktown; there are two parking areas in Yorktown Heights.
There isn’t much nightlife here, except for the restaurants, though you can find it if you travel to some of the outlying areas. Those who want a small but busy country community with easy access to shopping can find it in Yorktown Heights.
Here you can find everything from large houses with acreage to small, single family homes, condos and rentals. The train to Manhattan takes about an hour and fifteen minutes; there is no Yorktown Heights train stop, but there are stops in Mt Kisco and Croton-Harmon (both about 20 minutes from Yorktown Heights) and Chappaqua (a few minutes longer.) There is also the Bee-Line bus, which will take you to various Westchester destinations, including Playland Amusement Park in Rye during the summer. There is also an express bus to Manhattan.
This is a social place with many groups and societies to choose from, such as Alliance for Safe Kids, the American Legion, Boy Scouts, Elks Lodge, Irish-American Social Club, Knights of Columbus, VFW, Yorktown Garden Club, Land Trust, Lion’s Club, and Rotary Club. There is a Senior Citizens Nutrition Center, a Teen Center, and the town government encourages residents to volunteer for boards such as Open Space, Community Housing, Landmarks Preservation, and Conservation. The Yorktown Community and Cultural Center offers programs, entertainment, rooms for town clubs and organizations, and will rent space out for private groups.
Here you’ll find the Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, a working farm that will inspire you to farm, garden, and grow things in your own backyard. They offer classes and lectures, you can buy a share of their produce or pick your own, and you can enjoy picnicking on their grounds and hiking their 3 ½ miles of woodland trails. It’s a terrific place to visit.
Five and half miles of the North County Trailway, a 22-mile paved pedestrian/bicycle path that runs from Mount Pleasant to Somers, runs through Yorktown; there are two parking areas in Yorktown Heights.
There isn’t much nightlife here, except for the restaurants, though you can find it if you travel to some of the outlying areas. Those who want a small but busy country community with easy access to shopping can find it in Yorktown Heights.
Pros
- Beautiful Scenery
- Shopping in town
- Friendly Neighbors
- Great recreational activities
- Incredibly family-friendly
Cons
- Not much of a nightlife
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A heightened hamlet"
Yorktown Heights is a popular and well-populated hamlet withing the town of Yorktown. It is a congenial, family-friendly place where people tend to know each other and wave or stop to say hello on the streets. There is a community feel unlike some other Westchester County hamlets which can feel a little more cliquey and isolating. The area has a somewhat more wallet-friendly hodegpodge of housing including medium to large scale, homes, modest condos and apartment rentals, some of which offer affordable housing options.
There are some fairly good restaurants in the area including the requisite Starbucks albeit this one has a nice outdoor patio perfect for people watching, Thyme Restaurant, Peter Pratts Inn, Finnegan's Grill, Mimi's Cafe, Gaudio's Restaurant, Murphy's, The Piatto Grill and Taco Bell and Friendlys.
There is some shopping in town including the Triangle Shopping Center with an A&P, TJ Maxx, Mrs. Green's Natural Market, Panera Bread, Radio Shack, Carvel, and Bank of America. There is also a Kmart in the Yorktown Green Shopping Center and There is also a Turco's Super Ranch in town which has very fresh meat and produce. For more extensive shopping, one can make the short drive to the Jefferson Valley Mall and surrounds.
The Yorktown Community and Cultural Center aka YCCC provides educational and arts-related programs in addition to its wonderful daily nutrition programs for its senior residents. The center is where the terrific community theatre, the Yorktown Stage, is located.
Yorktown Heights is also a place that begs for one to be outdoors with its many bike paths, walking trails and lovely area parks. Turkey Mountain is a swooping 831 feet above sea level and affords hikers breathtaking views from its summit including farmlands, the Croton Reservoir, the Hudson River and on a good day, the far away skyline of New York City. It is a wonderful way to commune with nature and put life in perspective. FDR State Park is also nearby and is brimming with family-friendly resources including a lake, a pond, fishing, row boat rentals, picnic areas with volleyball nets, multiple playing fields, basketball courts, a golf course, a playground, two concession stands and a mammoth swimming pool that is twice the size of an Olympic regulation sized pool. It is a great way to pass a full day with family and friends. And with a short drive West to Somers and you will find the incomparable Muscoot Farm, a family-friendly favorite which offers tours of the farm, hayrides, varied special events and programs and has a good seven miles of walking trails that run through fields, forest and even wetlands.
Yorktown Heights is quite safe with little crime.
The Yorktown Central School District is very good and the average SAT score of its high school students is 1633.
The median household income is roughly $88,648. The median home value is around $386,894 and the median rental rate is about $1,300.
Yorktown Heights is roughly 82% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 5% Asian and 3% Black.
The population is approximately 1,781 and the median age is 40. .
There are some fairly good restaurants in the area including the requisite Starbucks albeit this one has a nice outdoor patio perfect for people watching, Thyme Restaurant, Peter Pratts Inn, Finnegan's Grill, Mimi's Cafe, Gaudio's Restaurant, Murphy's, The Piatto Grill and Taco Bell and Friendlys.
There is some shopping in town including the Triangle Shopping Center with an A&P, TJ Maxx, Mrs. Green's Natural Market, Panera Bread, Radio Shack, Carvel, and Bank of America. There is also a Kmart in the Yorktown Green Shopping Center and There is also a Turco's Super Ranch in town which has very fresh meat and produce. For more extensive shopping, one can make the short drive to the Jefferson Valley Mall and surrounds.
The Yorktown Community and Cultural Center aka YCCC provides educational and arts-related programs in addition to its wonderful daily nutrition programs for its senior residents. The center is where the terrific community theatre, the Yorktown Stage, is located.
Yorktown Heights is also a place that begs for one to be outdoors with its many bike paths, walking trails and lovely area parks. Turkey Mountain is a swooping 831 feet above sea level and affords hikers breathtaking views from its summit including farmlands, the Croton Reservoir, the Hudson River and on a good day, the far away skyline of New York City. It is a wonderful way to commune with nature and put life in perspective. FDR State Park is also nearby and is brimming with family-friendly resources including a lake, a pond, fishing, row boat rentals, picnic areas with volleyball nets, multiple playing fields, basketball courts, a golf course, a playground, two concession stands and a mammoth swimming pool that is twice the size of an Olympic regulation sized pool. It is a great way to pass a full day with family and friends. And with a short drive West to Somers and you will find the incomparable Muscoot Farm, a family-friendly favorite which offers tours of the farm, hayrides, varied special events and programs and has a good seven miles of walking trails that run through fields, forest and even wetlands.
Yorktown Heights is quite safe with little crime.
The Yorktown Central School District is very good and the average SAT score of its high school students is 1633.
The median household income is roughly $88,648. The median home value is around $386,894 and the median rental rate is about $1,300.
Yorktown Heights is roughly 82% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 5% Asian and 3% Black.
The population is approximately 1,781 and the median age is 40. .
Pros
- Beautiful Scenery
- Shopping in town
- Friendly Neighbors
- Great recreational activities
- Incredibly family-friendly
Cons
- Not much of a nightlife
Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Fantastic family facilities and great for nature lovers!"
This is the southernmost part of the town of Yorktown and includes the downtown stretch with the Triangle Center, the track and the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center (YCCC). Sadly, it is not what can be called a charming downtown but it is very convenient with everything from groceries to Panera Bread and T.J. Maxx being right there. The fact that there are some new restaurants opening up in the Triangle Center seems like a hopeful sign in these times.
Yorktown Heights also includes extensive walking and biking trails that connect to the rest of Westchester County. Many folks who look for homes in the Countryside and Croton Manor subdivisions, across from Turkey Mountain, say they are drawn by the easy access to the North County Trail. Hanover Farm, Teatown and Turkey Mountain are also great places for nature lovers.
Yorktown Heights is very popular with people looking for relatively affordable housing in Westchester County. It offers good housing options from rentals, condos and townhouses to single-family homes. Many of the houses are older though there are estates with newer homes and also some tear-downs. The home options combined with the good school district makes Yorktown an attractive suburb for those moving up from the city or relocating from other places.
There are quite a few restaurants for Yorktown Heights being a small hamlet. Piatto Grill, Peter Pratt’s Inn, Don Tommaso’s Bistro Italiano, Empire Hunan, Okinawa, Gaudio’s are some of the dining options other than the several pizzerias and fast food places. Himalayas and Salsa Fresca are newest kids on the block. Given that Northern Westchester can be really challenging for foodies looking for variety, this range of cuisines in one hamlet is a veritable miracle!
One of the reasons for the relatively lower prices in Yorktown Heights is probably that it does not have a direct connection to Grand Central. Residents have to drive to Croton-Harmon, Mount Kisco or even Chappaqua to catch a train. While this does add 20 minutes to the commute, there are several folks who do it probably because they like what they get for the money in Yorktown!
Yorktown Heights also includes extensive walking and biking trails that connect to the rest of Westchester County. Many folks who look for homes in the Countryside and Croton Manor subdivisions, across from Turkey Mountain, say they are drawn by the easy access to the North County Trail. Hanover Farm, Teatown and Turkey Mountain are also great places for nature lovers.
Yorktown Heights is very popular with people looking for relatively affordable housing in Westchester County. It offers good housing options from rentals, condos and townhouses to single-family homes. Many of the houses are older though there are estates with newer homes and also some tear-downs. The home options combined with the good school district makes Yorktown an attractive suburb for those moving up from the city or relocating from other places.
There are quite a few restaurants for Yorktown Heights being a small hamlet. Piatto Grill, Peter Pratt’s Inn, Don Tommaso’s Bistro Italiano, Empire Hunan, Okinawa, Gaudio’s are some of the dining options other than the several pizzerias and fast food places. Himalayas and Salsa Fresca are newest kids on the block. Given that Northern Westchester can be really challenging for foodies looking for variety, this range of cuisines in one hamlet is a veritable miracle!
One of the reasons for the relatively lower prices in Yorktown Heights is probably that it does not have a direct connection to Grand Central. Residents have to drive to Croton-Harmon, Mount Kisco or even Chappaqua to catch a train. While this does add 20 minutes to the commute, there are several folks who do it probably because they like what they get for the money in Yorktown!
Pros
- Beautiful Scenery
- Shopping in town
- Great recreational activities
- Incredibly family-friendly
Cons
- Not much of a nightlife
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Country Lovers
Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Great town for families"
Yorktown Heights is the biggest and most heavily populated of the hamlets that make up the town of Yorktown in northern Westchester County. It is also one of the most popular places in the county because of its relative affordability, peaceful country atmosphere, and convenient access to both necessities and recreational activities. I really like this area because you can feel like you are living out in the middle of nowhere, enjoying the wonders of nature, and then drive a few minutes and get to the mall or hop on a train to go to Manhattan. Housing options are diverse here; there are private homes, townhouses, condos, and rental apartments. Most of the kids who live in Yorktown Heights attend schools in the Yorktown Central school district, which is excellent; the schools here offer a wide variety of special programs that include supplementary programs for children with special needs and diverse elective courses for high school students. There are lots of things to do for fun here. The town has a growing arts community, so you can watch a play or catch a live performance at the performing arts theater. There are super parks and the huge nature preserve. I am also a huge fan of the special programs offered for elderly residents. When I lived here, many of my older neighbors participated in them and loved them.
Pros
- Incredibly family-friendly
- Great recreational activities
- Beautiful Scenery
- Friendly Neighbors
- Shopping in town
- Great programs for kids and seniors
Cons
- Not much of a nightlife
- Far from New York City
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
Yorktown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A wooded community with a mall - the best of both worlds"
Yorktown Heights is beautiful and spread out with lots of woodland and farmland. The Teatown Lake Reservation is close and has 730 acres to hike and explore. There's another 300 acres between the Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve and the Kitchawan Preserve so you can imagine the kind of scenery resident's of Yorktown Heights wake up to every morning.
It's a great place to raise kids. The school system here is solid and the teachers do their best to modify their curriculum based on each child's needs.There's a little museum on the top floor of the Yorktown Community Cultural Center which recreates some of the history in the area. It's very small and just a curiosity for adults but kids seem to enjoy it. Adjacent to the Cultural Center is a gazebo where an annual summer concert series is performed.
I can't say that Yorktown Heights is the most exciting place in the world but it is full of some friendly and kind people. There's a mall in town which is a nice change of pace from the woods not to mention convenient. It's a little too far to commute to New York City every day, about 20 minutes to the nearest train station then a 45 minute ride, but it's still close enough for the weekends.
It's a great place to raise kids. The school system here is solid and the teachers do their best to modify their curriculum based on each child's needs.There's a little museum on the top floor of the Yorktown Community Cultural Center which recreates some of the history in the area. It's very small and just a curiosity for adults but kids seem to enjoy it. Adjacent to the Cultural Center is a gazebo where an annual summer concert series is performed.
I can't say that Yorktown Heights is the most exciting place in the world but it is full of some friendly and kind people. There's a mall in town which is a nice change of pace from the woods not to mention convenient. It's a little too far to commute to New York City every day, about 20 minutes to the nearest train station then a 45 minute ride, but it's still close enough for the weekends.
Pros
- Beautiful Scenery
- Friendly Neighbors
- Shopping in town
Cons
- Far from New York City
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
