Lower Hudson Valley
New Rochelle, New York
City in Westchester County
A Sound Shore city rebuilding its downtown
New Rochelle is a city on Long Island Sound in southern Westchester, with a walkable downtown, a waterfront and a large new development district near the train station. It is one of the county's most transit-oriented cities.
History & Local Character
New Rochelle was founded in 1688 by Huguenot refugees and named after La Rochelle, France. It developed as a resort and commuter town, and its early 20th-century downtown still frames Main Street and North Avenue.
Housing & Real Estate
The city offers apartment buildings downtown, two-family houses in older neighborhoods, and single-family homes in the North End, with a wave of new high-rise rentals near the station.
Restaurants & Shopping
Main Street, North Avenue and the Sound Shore villages nearby offer Italian, Latin American, Caribbean and contemporary American restaurants, with a growing downtown cafe scene.
Schools & Education
New Rochelle City School District serves the city, and Iona University and Monroe College are located there.
Parks & Recreation
Hudson Park and the Long Island Sound beach, Glen Island Park, Ward Acres and the county's Leatherstocking Trail provide recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
Metro-North's New Haven Line stops in New Rochelle, with Amtrak and buses along North Avenue and Main Street, and I-95 crossing the city.
Local Businesses
Restaurants, shops, professional offices and building trades serve the city, with redevelopment bringing new ground-floor retail downtown.
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Nearby Attractions
- Glen Island Park
- Hudson Park beach
- Iona University
- New Rochelle downtown
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Fast Metro-North service to Grand Central
- Sound Shore beaches and parks
- Downtown redevelopment and new housing
Considerations
- High taxes and housing costs
- Construction disruption downtown
- Flooding in low-lying blocks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Rochelle a city?
Yes. New Rochelle is one of Westchester County's cities, on Long Island Sound.
Which rail line serves New Rochelle?
Metro-North's New Haven Line, with Amtrak's Northeast Corridor also stopping there.