What should buyers know about living in New Rochelle?

New Rochelle is a city on Long Island Sound, independent of any town. About 9.3 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline including islands and inlets (2.7 miles straight-line), plus a 300-slip city marina. Glen Island Park is a 105-acre island park with a crescent beach, reached by a 1920s drawbridge. Neighborhoods include Wykagyl, Beechmont, Davenport Neck, Residence Park and gated Premium Point.

  • Home prices: $925,000 (Redfin median sale price, all home types, 3 months ending September 2026). Medians across all home types move with the mix of sales, so treat this as a guide, not a quote.
  • Property taxes: about 2.41% of market value, or roughly $22,500 a year on the median price. This is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR; actual bills depend on the assessment.
  • Schools: City School District of New Rochelle (10 schools).
  • Commute: Metro-North New Haven Line: New Rochelle. Train time to Grand Central: about 30–45 min, an approximate range from MTA weekday timetables covering express and local trains. Monthly ticket about $243.25.

Nearby towns to compare: Larchmont, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck. Tami Earnest is a Compass agent who works with buyers and sellers in New Rochelle and across Westchester.

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