What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Westchester County
Here at Al’s Moving and Storage we have been a leading moving company in Westchester County for many years now. Over the years, we have moved many different types of clients in Westchester. From retirees who are downsizing to young families moving into their first homes there are all types of people moving to Westchester County. These days there has been a large influx of city dwellers moving from NYC to Westchester.
These types of buyers typically want a to find a location that is easily commutable to New York City, offers the type of homes that they want, within a top-rated school district and at a comfortable price-point. NYC residents looking for more space generally consider Long Island, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut and Westchester County.
Westchester County offers the optimal mix of advantages. Here are some reasons why.
1) Location of Westchester County
Westchester sits just north of New York City, starting at the Bronx border. The County is easily accessible by major highways, by bus and via the the Metro-North Railroad. JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport (less so) are all easily accessible in less than one hour. And if you’re traveling regionally, there is nothing better than flying out of Westchester County Airport.
2) Fast Commute to NYC
The Metro-North offers a fast commute for those moving to Westchester County. Grand Central Terminal is reachable quickly and easily via express trains during rush hour. Train commute times take as little as 25 minutes from Pelham, 30 minutes from Scarsdale, 35 minutes from Rye, 45 minutes from Chappaqua and 50 minutes from Somers. Trains are predictable. Buses, which would be the main form of commuting to Manhattan from New Jersey are subject to massive traffic delays. Train commutes from Long Island only go to Penn Station or Brooklyn, which is not convenient for most commuters.
3) Top Rated School Districts
One of the main drivers for people moving to Westchester County are the availability of an array of New York State’s Top Rated School Districts.
4) Buying a Home in Westchester? We Have it All!
Award winning restaurants, shopping galore and entertainment options rivaling even the best major urban centers. Beaches and hiking are never more than minutes away. Are you planning on moving to Westchester County? Contact Al’s Moving and Storage for a FREE moving estimate today!